St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Street North Lopham The Street Diss Norfolk IP22 2LR |
| Phone | 01379687253 |
| Reference Number | 121149 |
St Andrew’s CofE VA Primary School is currently rated as requiring improvement, with notable strengths in pupils' behavior and attitudes, which are evaluated as good. The school has established high expectations for its students, who generally engage well in learning and demonstrate positive relationships both in and out of the classroom. However, there are concerns regarding the quality of education, which varies across subjects. Significant changes in leadership have provided a stable foundation for the school, yet inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and adaptations to meet diverse learners' needs hinder overall effectiveness. The school's efforts to foster a love for reading are ongoing but not fully realized yet.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 15 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.33%
Girls: 46.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 7.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 12 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| Unclassified | 6.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Insufficient evidence |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 25 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of politeness and confidence in communication.
- Behavior is well managed, leading to very little disruption in learning.
- Pupils are eager to learn and enjoy active participation in lessons.
- A stable leadership team has been established, bringing consistency to the school.
- The school teaches values that help pupils understand the importance of making good choices.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum adaptation result in unequal learning experiences.
- Quality assurance of the curriculum lacks rigor in some subjects.
- The school does not effectively foster a love of reading among pupils.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kenninghall Primary School
School Close, Kenninghall, Norfolk, NR16 2EJ |
2.03 miles |
|
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
Church Road, Garboldisham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2SE |
2.22 miles |
|
Bressingham Primary School
School Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AR |
2.63 miles |
|
East Harling Primary School and Nursery
Gallants Lane, East Harling, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2NQ |
3.47 miles |
|
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Thelnetham Road, Hopton, Diss, Suffolk, IP22 2QY |
3.51 miles |
|
Banham Primary School
Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EX |
3.74 miles |
|
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Back Hills, Botesdale, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1DW |
4.04 miles |
|
Roydon Primary School
Manor Road, Roydon, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5QU |
4.36 miles |
|
Wortham Primary School
Wortham, Bury Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1PX |
4.39 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing
Mill Road, Winfarthing, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2DZ |
4.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Aurora Eccles School
Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ |
4.09 miles |
|
Aurora White House School
Quidenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2NZ |
4.09 miles |
|
Acorn Park School
Andrews Furlong, Mill Road, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HU |
4.17 miles |