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Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School

Academy converter · Norwich · NR8 6PJ

Ages 3–7 · 205 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Overall absence

4.9%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-12-05

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.2%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
119

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

51

Places offered

52

1st-preference offers

51

Total preferences (any rank)
99
Preferred offers (top 3)
52
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill114%

205 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
205
Boys / girls
96 / 109
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
205 / 180 (114%)
Free school meals
4.1%
FSM pupils
7
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Sapientia Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Westall

Location

Address
Eastfield, Taverham
Postcode
NR8 6PJ
Town
Norwich
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
Broadland
Constituency
Broadland and Fakenham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Norwich, Norfolk, 205 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 4.1%.

Open schools in Norwich
192
Primary schools in Norwich
142
Academies among open schools in Norwich
46% (88)
Open schools in NR8
9
Primary in NR8
7
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Primary in Norfolk LA
344

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NorwichNear NR8

  • Taverham VC CE Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Norwich · NR8 6SX · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM11.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • Drayton CofE Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Norwich · NR8 6EF · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM10.9%

    0.6 miles away

  • Drayton Community Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Norwich · NR8 6EP · Norfolk

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM8.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

  • Queen's Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Norwich · NR8 5FT · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM10.7%
    • Demand0.99

    1.4 miles away

  • Horsford CofE VA Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Norwich · NR10 3ES · Norfolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM19.2%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Westall
Telephone
01603860334
Website
www.ghosthill.org

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