Valley Primary Academy

About Valley Primary Academy

Valley Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 162 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 40.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

162 / 210 (77%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 June 2023

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 1 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

Gentry Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ

Head Teacher

Sara Bush

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Valley Primary Academy?

Valley Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Valley Primary Academy have?

Valley Primary Academy has 162 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Valley Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Valley Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).

How does Valley Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Valley Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Valley Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Valley Primary Academy is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Valley Primary Academy?

Valley Primary Academy is located at Gentry Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ.