Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 121199 • Norwich NR9 4BU

Overview

Name
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
121199
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
51.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Heather Benson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01603759656
Website
Visit
Address
Norwich Road, Norwich NR9 4BU

Summary

Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in the village of Barnham Broom near Norwich, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 98 pupils, against a capacity of 126. The school embraces a Christian ethos, guided by its vision of "Reaching For The Stars - Let Your Light Shine - Serving, Believing, Growing." This philosophy underpins the school's commitment to nurturing individual potential and fostering a supportive community environment.

The curriculum at Barnham Broom is designed to promote a love of learning, creativity, and effective communication skills. Reading is emphasised as a vital component, ensuring that all children become confident readers by the time they leave the school. The school works collaboratively with the Wymondham Cluster of schools, providing a seamless transition for students to local secondary schools.

Strong ties with the local church and community enhance the school's supportive atmosphere. The staff, governors, and families work together to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally, fostering self-esteem and respect for themselves and others.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
126
Pupils
98
Boys
43
Girls
55
FSM %
13.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 98 43 55 126 13.30
2024-09-11 110 51 59 126 17.30
2023-09-11 125 68 57 126 8.80
2022-09-11 125 68 57 126 8.80
2021-09-11 138 76 62 126 6.50
2020-09-11 140 76 64 126 6.40

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