Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eastfield Taverham Norwich Norfolk NR8 6PJ |
| Reference Number | 145629 |
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School has received its first inspection since opening as an academy, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school is praised for its exceptional quality of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership. Pupils exhibit a strong enthusiasm for learning and demonstrate exceptional behavior, contributing to a nurturing and positive school environment. The inclusive ethos supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring they achieve well and develop independence.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 204 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.98%
Girls: 49.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.3% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 01 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Ghost Hill Infant & Nursery School | |
| 01 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all areas
- Strong support and leadership from the headteacher and trustees
- Highly ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Inclusive approach that caters effectively to pupils with SEND
- Pupils demonstrate outstanding behavior and attitudes towards learning
- High levels of parental endorsement and community engagement
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 48 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Taverham VC CE Junior School
Taverham Road, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6SX |
0.45 miles |
|
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School
Nightingale Drive, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6LA |
0.6 miles |
|
Drayton CofE Junior School
School Road, Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6EF |
0.64 miles |
|
Drayton Community Infant School
School Road, Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6EP |
0.65 miles |
|
Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall
Taverham Park, Norwich, NR8 6HU |
1.16 miles |
|
Queen's Hill Primary School
Kestrel Avenue, Queen's Hills, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 5FT |
1.42 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Westend, Old Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 5AG |
1.45 miles |
|
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
Arden Grove, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6QA |
2.14 miles |
|
Horsford CofE VA Primary School
Mill Lane, Horsford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3ES |
2.25 miles |
|
Costessey Primary School
Three Mile Lane, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0RR |
2.32 miles |
|
Kinsale Junior School
Kinsale Avenue, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SG |
2.5 miles |
|
Kinsale Infant School
Kinsale Avenue, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SG |
2.5 miles |
|
Chapel Break Infant School
Thurlby Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9LU |
2.65 miles |
|
St Michael's VA Junior School
Astley Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9LA |
2.66 miles |
|
Firside Junior School
Firside Junior School, Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5NF |
2.72 miles |
|
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Rawley Road, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9AP |
2.85 miles |
|
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Easton
Marlingford Road, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5AD |
2.86 miles |
|
Valley Primary Academy
Gentry Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ |
2.95 miles |
|
Heather Avenue Infant School
Heather Avenue, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6LT |
3.06 miles |
|
Future Education
168b Motum Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8EG |
3.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Taverham High School
Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HP |
0.99 miles |
|
Ormiston Victory Academy
Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0PX |
2.02 miles |
|
Hellesdon High School
187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB |
2.41 miles |
|
Banks House School
Bright House, 51 Wendene, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9HA |
2.59 miles |
|
The Bridge Easton
Bawburgh Road, Easton, NR9 5EA |
2.8 miles |
|
The Lighthouse
Easton House, 107 Dereham Road, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5ES |
2.89 miles |
|
Red Balloon - Norwich
289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2PW |
3.41 miles |
|
Hall School
St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7AD |
3.83 miles |
|
City Academy Norwich
299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP |
3.92 miles |
|
Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4BX |
4.39 miles |
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The Parkside School, Norwich
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA |
4.4 miles |
|
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
76 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DF |
4.43 miles |
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The Clare School
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU |
4.7 miles |
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Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Pettus Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7BU |
4.75 miles |
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Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD |
4.81 miles |
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR |
4.93 miles |