Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
103%
Capacity
123
Pupils
7.7x
Demand
About Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 123 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 119 places).
Ofsted has rated Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Walker, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12185th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 54 in South Norfolk.
Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 3 places, making it 7.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Book Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Henry Preston Road, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR15 1NU |
| Headteacher | Matthew Walker |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 123 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.1% |
| School Capacity | 123 / 119 (103% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12185th of 13,686
Nationally
1377th of 1,612
In East of England
39th of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
42%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
23
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (13% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Henry Preston Road, Norwich
South Norfolk, NR15 1NU
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