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Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

South Norfolk, NR15 1NUPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
#12,185
of 13,686 nationally

About Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School sits in a curious position relative to other Norfolk primary schools. Its headline KS2 metric — the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — stands at 42%, which is ten percentage points below the local authority average of 52%. That places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in Norfolk, ranked 198th out of 344. Yet the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2024, rated it Good across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This contrast between a below-average headline result and a solid inspection grade suggests that while academic outcomes at the expected level are lower than the LA norm, inspectors found the school’s broader provision to be sound.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHenry Preston Road, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR15 1NU
HeadteacherMatthew Walker
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils123
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity123 / 119 (103% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketFootballDanceNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingBook ClubArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.