Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
45%
Capacity
19
Pupils
7.0x
Demand
About Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hapton 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 19 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (45% of 42 places).
Ofsted has rated Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Esme Sexton, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13316th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 54 in South Norfolk.
Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 1 places, making it 7.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 1 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Drama, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Hapton 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 | The Street, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR15 1AD |
| Headteacher | Esme Sexton |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 19 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.1% |
| School Capacity | 19 / 42 (45% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (29%)
13316th of 13,686
Nationally
1543rd of 1,612
In East of England
48th of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
29%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
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
2025/26Oversubscribed1
7
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (14% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Street, Norwich
South Norfolk, NR15 1AD
The Street, Norwich
South Norfolk, NR15 1AD
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