Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 19 pupils, and a capacity of 42 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
19
Pupils
42
Capacity
45%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
The catchment area for Hapton 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 Hapton 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 →Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 42 places, 45% filled: places available
Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 42 places. 19 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 45%. At 45% full, the school currently has headroom below its 42 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. 42.1% of pupils at Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area 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 →
Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- The Street, Hapton, Norwich, NR15 1AD
- 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
- 42.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121040
Other Primary Schools in Norwich
If Hapton 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
Hapton 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 Hapton 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.
Wreningham VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Norwich · 1.6 miles away
Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Norwich · 1.9 miles away
St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Norwich · 2.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hapton 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 Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a capacity of 42 places and currently has 19 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.
What is the admissions policy for Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
Hapton 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 Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover? ▾
Hapton 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 Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.