St John's Community Primary School and Nursery

About St John's Community Primary School and Nursery

St John's Community Primary School and Nursery is a community school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 223 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

223 / 202 (110%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 May 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Horning Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8NX

Phone

01603782520

Headteacher

Rebecca Quinn

Website

www.hovetonstjohn.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St John's Community Primary School and Nursery?

St John's Community Primary School and Nursery is a community school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St John's Community Primary School and Nursery have?

St John's Community Primary School and Nursery has 223 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St John's Community Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

48% of pupils at St John's Community Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St John's Community Primary School and Nursery?

St John's Community Primary School and Nursery is located at Horning Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8NX.