White House Farm
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Mallard Way Norwich NR7 8DN |
| Phone | 01603578866 |
| Reference Number | 147092 |
White House Farm is performing well in its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school excels in providing an outstanding early years provision, with children making exceptional progress due to a well-structured curriculum and thorough assessment practices. The teaching and learning across core subjects are strong, with a particular emphasis on reading, ensuring that students are fluent by the time they progress to higher years. Additionally, the school fosters a positive and respectful environment, where pupils feel safe and confident to express their opinions, contributing to their personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 285 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.88%
Girls: 49.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| 2 | 31 | 23 | 54 |
| 3 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 4 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.2% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| African | 4.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with exceptional curriculum delivery.
- Strong emphasis on reading from an early age leading to fluent readers.
- Positive school environment where pupils feel safe and valued.
- Effective support systems for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Ambitious curriculum with high expectations in core subjects.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices in foundation subjects leading to knowledge gaps.
- Need for greater consistency in curriculum delivery across all subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Sparhawk Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8BU |
0.51 miles |
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Cecil Gowing Infant School
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NZ |
0.77 miles |
|
Falcon Junior School
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NT |
0.8 miles |
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Sprowston Junior School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Sprowston Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW |
1 miles |
|
Sprowston Infant School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Recreation Ground Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW |
1 miles |
|
White Woman Lane Junior School
White Woman Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7JA |
1.28 miles |
|
Heartsease Primary Academy
Rider Haggard Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9UE |
1.43 miles |
|
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School
Church Street, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7DS |
1.57 miles |
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Lodge Lane Infant School
Lodge Lane, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7HL |
1.63 miles |
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Rackheath Primary School
Willoughby Way, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL |
1.64 miles |
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St William's Primary School
Williams Loke, Thorpe St Andrew, St. William's Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0AJ |
1.65 miles |
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St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
50 Le Safferne Gardens, Norwich, NR3 4AR |
1.71 miles |
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Garrick Green Infant School
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1.76 miles |
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Mousehold Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RS |
1.91 miles |
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George White Junior School
Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RG |
2 miles |
|
Lionwood Junior School
Wolfe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT |
2.13 miles |
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Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Hillside Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0QW |
2.2 miles |
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Dussindale Primary School
Vane Close, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0US |
2.21 miles |
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Include School Norfolk
27 Hurricane Way, Airport Industrial Estate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6HE |
2.21 miles |
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Spixworth Infant School
Ivy Road, Spixworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3PX |
2.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sprowston Community Academy
Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NE |
0.89 miles |
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The Open Academy
Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DL |
1.26 miles |
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Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0XS |
1.83 miles |
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Hall School
St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7AD |
1.91 miles |
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Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4BX |
1.98 miles |
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Norwich School
71A The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD |
2.65 miles |
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Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD |
2.73 miles |
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
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3.04 miles |
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Red Balloon - Norwich
289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2PW |
3.05 miles |
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB |
3.17 miles |
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Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
76 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DF |
3.36 miles |
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Norwich Steiner School
Hospital Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HW |
3.46 miles |
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Hellesdon High School
187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB |
3.48 miles |
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The Parkside School, Norwich
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA |
3.68 miles |
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Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ |
3.69 miles |
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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LR |
3.75 miles |
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Hewett Academy
Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL |
3.87 miles |
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Norwich High School for Girls GDST
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3.94 miles |
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The Wherry School
280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB |
3.95 miles |
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Harford Manor School, Norwich
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN |
4.04 miles |