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Garvestone Community Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Garvestone Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 59 pupils, and a capacity of 52 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

59

Pupils

52

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Garvestone Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Garvestone Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 59 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 52 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Garvestone Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Dereham Road, Garvestone, Norwich, NR9 4AD
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
22% of pupils
DfE URN
144315

Other Primary Schools in Norwich

If Garvestone Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Garvestone Community Primary School

Is Garvestone Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Garvestone Community Primary School currently has 59 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 52 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Garvestone Community Primary School?

Admission to Garvestone Community 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 Garvestone Community Primary School cover?

Garvestone Community 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 Garvestone Community Primary School?

Garvestone Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.