Barford Primary School Catchment Area
Barford Primary School is a community primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 98 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
98
Pupils
110
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Barford Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Barford Primary School?
The catchment area for Barford Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Barford Primary School is set by Norfolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Barford Primary School: 110 places, 89% filled: places available
Barford Primary School has a published admission number of 110 places. 98 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 110 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Norwich.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Norfolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Norfolk school admissions →
Barford Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Chapel Street, Barford, Norwich, NR9 4AB
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120783
Other Primary Schools in Norwich
If Barford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.
Aldborough Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NR11 7PH
Bacton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR12 0EY
The Bawburgh School Catchment Area
Community school · NR9 3LR
Buxton Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NR10 5EZ
Colby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR11 7EA
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · NR13 3NZ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Barford Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Norwich · 1.8 miles away
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Easton Catchment Area
Academy converter · Norwich · 2.3 miles away
Little Melton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Norwich · 3.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Barford Primary School
What is the catchment area for Barford Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Barford Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Barford Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Barford Primary School has a capacity of 110 places and currently has 98 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.
What is the admissions policy for Barford Primary School? ▾
Admission to Barford Primary School is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Barford Primary School cover? ▾
Barford Primary School is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Barford Primary School? ▾
Barford Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.