Norton St Philip Church of England First School

Previous inspections

• 14 March 2017Short inspection
  Report
• 18 April 2013Full inspectionGood
  Report
• 9 January 2012Interim assessment
  Report

Pupils

Pupils

55

Capacity

60

Girls / boys

55% / 45%

Free school meals

6%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

2

Teaching assistants (FTE)

0.1

Leadership (FTE)

1

School workforce census, 2025/26.

What is Norton St Philip Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?

Norton St Philip Church of England First School was graded Good at its last Ofsted inspection, on 7 December 2022.

How do I apply for a place at Norton St Philip Church of England First School?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near Norton St Philip Church of England First School guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when Norton St Philip Church of England First School has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its governing body, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at Norton St Philip Church of England First School?

Norton St Philip Church of England First School had 55 pupils aged 4 to 9 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 60. It is a mixed school.