Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Norwich, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School currently has around 204 pupils on roll, which is about 113% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Eastfield, Norwich, NR8 6PJ |
| Website: | www.ghosthill.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01603860334 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Westall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145629 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 204 |
| Number of Boys: | 104 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.30% | 174 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 7 |
| African | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Hill Infant & Nursery School Eastfield , Taverham NR8 6PJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School Eastfield , Taverham NR8 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taverham VC CE Junior School Taverham Road , Taverham NR8 6SX | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Infant & Nursery School Nightingale Drive , Taverham NR8 6LA | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Infant and Nursery School Nightingale Drive , Taverham NR8 6LA | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taverham High School Beech Avenue , Taverham NR8 6HP | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taverham High School Beech Avenue , Taverham NR8 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall Taverham Park , Taverham NR8 6HU | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.