Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
87%
Capacity
52
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 52 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 60 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Emma Bourner, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 11% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13640th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 30 in North Norfolk.
Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 5 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Road, Norwich, North Norfolk, NR11 7QY |
| Headteacher | Emma Bourner |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 52 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.9% |
| School Capacity | 52 / 60 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (11%)
13640th of 13,686
Nationally
1604th of 1,612
In East of England
29th of 30
In North Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
11%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
17%
'23/24
11%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
10
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Norwich
North Norfolk, NR11 7QY
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