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Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Sparhawk Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8BU, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.2 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
205
Capacity
180
Ages
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence for children aged 3-7. The school has a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than 88% of schools, and 82% of parents express satisfaction with their child's experience. However, limited published data on academic performance makes it essential for prospective parents to consider visiting or speaking with current families for more insights.
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Last inspected: 13 November 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School supports development
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
White Other7.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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52.65749, 1.32840 · NR7 8BU
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN120999
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 November 2019.
Is Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery a good school?
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery scores 88.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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