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St John's Community Primary School and Nursery

North Norfolk, NR12 8NXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
May 2025
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#12,252
of 13,686 nationally

About St John's Community Primary School and Nursery

St John's Community Primary School and Nursery sits in the North Norfolk area of Norfolk, a local authority where 21 out of 344 primary schools are rated Outstanding. The school itself is currently ranked 193rd in the LA, placing it in the bottom half of local primaries. Among its top-performing peers in the area are Surlingham Primary School, Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy, and Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery in Wymondham, all of which score significantly higher on the same ranking metric. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Neatishead Church of England Primary School, about 3.8 kilometres away. St John's is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery provision and no religious character. It is currently oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 49 applications for 26 places, with 24 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHorning Road, Norwich, North Norfolk, NR12 8NX
HeadteacherRebecca Quinn
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils223
Free School Meals (FSM)21.4%
School Capacity223 / 202 (110% full)

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What 49 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomSports HallForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketNetballCross CountryGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubFilm ClubEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Community Primary School and Nursery

St John's Community Primary School and Nursery has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.