Horning Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road Horning Norwich Norfolk NR12 8PX |
| Phone | 01692630470 |
| Reference Number | 120822 |
Horning Community Primary School has received a 'Good' rating in its first routine inspection, highlighting its effective education quality, strong leadership, and a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum and are encouraged to develop a love for reading through enthusiastic teaching. The school has made significant investments to enhance pupils' experiences, making it an engaging place for learning. While the school excels in many areas, there is a focus on ensuring consistency across the curriculum and improving early years planning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 44 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 9 | Unknown | 9 |
| 5 | Unknown | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.2% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 01 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Teachers provide enthusiastic and caring support to pupils.
- Pupils are engaged and motivated to perform well.
- The school culture fosters positive behavior and attitudes.
- Reading is prioritized with a high-quality curriculum.
- Opportunities for personal development are creatively integrated.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Governors have invested significantly in improving resources and support.
Areas for Improvement
- Some areas of the early years curriculum are not fully developed.
- Inconsistencies in task selection can hinder some pupils' application of their learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Neatishead Church of England Primary School
School Road, Neatishead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8XN |
2.23 miles |
|
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Road, South Walsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ |
2.55 miles |
|
St John's Community Primary School and Nursery
Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8NX |
2.69 miles |
|
Ludham Primary School and Nursery
School Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5QN |
2.74 miles |
|
Salhouse CofE Primary School
Cheyney Avenue, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6RJ |
2.88 miles |
|
Hemblington Primary School
Mill Road, Blofield Heath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4QJ |
3.4 miles |
|
Catfield CofE Primary Academy
School Lane, Catfield, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5DA |
3.51 miles |
|
Blofield Primary School
Plantation Road, Blofield, Norfolk, NR13 4PL |
4.24 miles |
|
Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy
Old Hall Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5FA |
4.54 miles |
|
Tunstead Primary School
Market Street, Tunstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8AH |
4.65 miles |
|
Rackheath Primary School
Willoughby Way, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL |
4.65 miles |
|
Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy
Denise Close, Off Laxfield Road, Sutton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9QP |
4.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Broadland High Ormiston Academy
Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8QN |
2.86 miles |
|
Acle Academy
South Walsham Road, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER |
4.76 miles |