Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rawley Road Bowthorpe Norwich Norfolk NR5 9AP |
| Reference Number | 140033 |
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School continues to excel since its last inspection, maintaining a standard recognized as outstanding. Pupils thrive in a supportive and ambitious environment, feeling safe and valued. The school's high expectations and well-structured teaching methods contribute to strong academic performance across the curriculum. With a focus on character development, the school emphasizes virtues such as compassion and kindness, enhancing the overall educational experience for its students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 192 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.08%
Girls: 47.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 19 | 48 |
| 2 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.8% |
| White, Other | 10.4% |
| African | 7.3% |
| Indian | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum due to effective teaching.
- Excellent behavior and clear routines contribute to a calm learning environment.
- Strong focus on character development supports important values.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND ensures they achieve well.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum is well thought out and adapted to needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not apply their writing skills confidently across all subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Valley Primary Academy
Gentry Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ |
0.53 miles |
|
Future Education
168b Motum Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8EG |
0.57 miles |
|
Costessey Primary School
Three Mile Lane, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0RR |
0.59 miles |
|
St Michael's VA Junior School
Astley Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9LA |
0.62 miles |
|
Norwich Primary Academy
Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8ED |
0.7 miles |
|
Chapel Break Infant School
Thurlby Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9LU |
0.72 miles |
|
Earlham Nursery School
Cadge Road, Norwich, NR5 8DB |
0.74 miles |
|
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
Scarnell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8HT |
0.79 miles |
|
West Earlham Junior School
Scarnell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8HT |
0.79 miles |
|
Henderson Green Primary Academy
Earlham Grove, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8DX |
1.04 miles |
|
Bluebell Primary School
Lovelace Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7DS |
1.44 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Westend, Old Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 5AG |
1.55 miles |
|
Wensum Junior School
Turner Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB |
1.62 miles |
|
Cringleford Prep
Woolhouse Way, Cringleford, Norfolk, NR4 7FU |
1.81 miles |
|
The Bawburgh School
Hockering Lane, Bawburgh, The Bawburgh School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3LR |
1.83 miles |
|
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB |
1.86 miles |
|
Nelson Infant School
Northumberland Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4EH |
1.88 miles |
|
Recreation Road Infant School
Recreation Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3PA |
1.88 miles |
|
Kinsale Junior School
Kinsale Avenue, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SG |
1.92 miles |
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Kinsale Infant School
Kinsale Avenue, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SG |
1.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Banks House School
Bright House, 51 Wendene, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9HA |
0.43 miles |
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Ormiston Victory Academy
Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0PX |
1.01 miles |
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City Academy Norwich
299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP |
1.14 miles |
|
Red Balloon - Norwich
289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2PW |
1.79 miles |
|
Hellesdon High School
187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB |
1.81 miles |
|
The Parkside School, Norwich
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA |
1.91 miles |
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Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Pettus Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7BU |
1.95 miles |
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The Clare School
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU |
2 miles |
|
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
76 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DF |
2.1 miles |
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Norwich High School for Girls GDST
|
2.46 miles |
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR |
2.68 miles |
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP |
2.71 miles |
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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LR |
2.73 miles |
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Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD |
2.73 miles |
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Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ |
2.83 miles |
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The Bridge Easton
Bawburgh Road, Easton, NR9 5EA |
2.86 miles |
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Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4BX |
2.93 miles |
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Harford Manor School, Norwich
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN |
2.96 miles |
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Norwich School
71A The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD |
3.02 miles |
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Hall School
St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7AD |
3.05 miles |