Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
High Green, Brooke, Norwich, NR15 1HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 63rd of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2014, report published 19 May 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school and achieve well. Teachers have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils behave well and feel safe. A newly implemented behaviour system is used consistently well by staff. Lessons are typically calm, so pupils can concentrate and get on with their work. Pupils get on well together and have lots of friends. If someone is unkind, this is quickly sorted out. Pupils are confident to talk to an adult if they have any worries. The curriculum is interesting, and pupils like all the visits, visitors and activities that enliven the subjects they learn. Teachers explain things well and make sure learning activities enable pupils to gain the knowledge they need to achieve well. Staff check pupils' work and help pupils to improve their work. If pupils are stuck, they get the help they need. Pupils relish the independence that comes from being given the tools to work things out for themselves. Pupils enjoy participating in the wide range of clubs and community activities. For example, Reception children loved their visit to church to hear about the Christmas story and to decorate the tree. Pupils value their leadership roles, including being house captains and playground buddies.
What the school should improve
- The rapid changes the school is making are not always communicated effectively to all stakeholders. As a result, support staff and parents do not always understand why changes are being made, or feel their views and contributions are sufficiently sought or valued. The school should ensure that support staff and parents are fully involved as valued partners in the school improvement process.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
97 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Seething and Mundham Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Poringland Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Woodton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Thurton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Lewis
- Phone
- 01508550419
- Address
- High Green, Brooke, Norwich, NR15 1HP
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121096
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.