Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
81%
Capacity
74
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 74 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 91 places).
Ofsted has rated Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Callum Richards, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13665th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 54 in South Norfolk.
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 11 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Multi-Sensory Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Rounders, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Art Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Aslacton Road, Forncett St. Peter Ceva Primary School, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR16 1LT |
| Headteacher | Callum Richards |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 74 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.2% |
| School Capacity | 74 / 91 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (0%)
13665th of 13,686
Nationally
1610th of 1,612
In East of England
54th of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
0%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
0%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Aslacton Road, Forncett St. Peter Ceva Primary School, Norwich
South Norfolk, NR16 1LT
Aslacton Road, Forncett St. Peter Ceva Primary School, Norwich
South Norfolk, NR16 1LT
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