Valley Primary Academy
77%
Capacity
162
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Valley Primary Academy
Valley Primary Academy is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in Norwich, East of England (NR5 8XZ), welcoming pupils aged 5 to 11. The school has 162 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Valley Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sara Bush, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Valley Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 14 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Valley Primary Academy include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Library.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Norwich, Valley Primary Academy 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 |
| Address | Gentry Place, Norwich, Norwich, NR5 8XZ |
| Headteacher | Sara Bush |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 162 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.2% |
| School Capacity | 162 / 210 (77% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gentry Place, Norwich
Norwich, NR5 8XZ
Gentry Place, Norwich
Norwich, NR5 8XZ
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