Filby Primary School

About Filby Primary School

Filby Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Great Yarmouth community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 119 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Filby Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Snelling, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10750th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 27 in Great Yarmouth.

Filby Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 15 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Filby Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Great Yarmouth, Filby 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.

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