Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 98 pupils, and a capacity of 126 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
98
Pupils
126
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
The catchment area for Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is managed by Norfolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 126 places, 78% filled: places available
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 126 places. 98 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 126 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. 13.3% 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 →
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Norwich Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich, NR9 4BU
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 13.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121199
Other Primary Schools in Norwich
If Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided 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
Barford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR9 4AB
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
Other Church of England Schools in Norfolk
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Norfolk. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Thetford
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Norwich
Ellingham VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bungay
Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Norwich
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Foundation school · Wymondham · 3.4 miles away
Hockering Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Dereham · 3.5 miles away
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham Catchment Area
Community school · Wymondham · 3.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
What is the catchment area for Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a capacity of 126 places and currently has 98 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.
What is the admissions policy for Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover? ▾
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.