Hainford VC Primary School
Norwich, NR10 3BQ · Norfolk · primary school
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50th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,166 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hainford VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. A further 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a breakfast club and an after-school club, and take trips to the pantomime and Horstead Centre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 72 pupils against a stated capacity of 87. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the January 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Hainford VC Primary School
Overview
Hainford VC Primary School is a small, Christian-aided school where leaders and staff deliver a high-quality education across all areas of provision. The report describes a calm, orderly environment where pupils are well-prepared for secondary school and demonstrate secure knowledge, confidence, and positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and balanced," with a strong focus on spoken language, vocabulary, and core knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Pupils "progress very well" and achieve outcomes that are in line with or above national figures, with gaps between different pupil groups continuing to close.
- Attendance is high and behaviour is excellent; pupils create a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" and bullying is reported to happen "extremely rarely."
- Staff have "strong subject knowledge" and use effective strategies to identify misconceptions promptly, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive targeted support.
- Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing and workload, resulting in high morale and effective collaboration across the federation.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and seek continued improvement to drive a "transformational impact for all pupils," particularly those facing barriers to learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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