Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

How places are decided at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children with statement of special educational needs naming the school — Children with a statement of special educational needs naming the school
2Looked after children — Looked after children (children in public care)
3Children of employed teachers — Children who have parent who is employed as a teacher at the school
4Catchment area with sibling — Children who live within the catchment area and have a brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission
5Catchment area with church attendance — Children who live within the catchment area and whose parents are regular attendees (at least once a month) of a church and desire a church school education for their children. (Governors reserve the right to see a reference to this effect from the church's minister.)
6Outside catchment area with sibling — Children who live outside the catchment area and have a brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission
7Catchment area without sibling — Children who live within the catchment area and have no brother or sister connection with the school
8Outside catchment area with church attendance — Children who live outside the catchment area and whose parents regularly attend church and desire a church school education for their children. (Governors reserve the right to see a reference to this effect from the church's minister.)
9Outside catchment area without sibling — Children who live outside the catchment area and have no brother or sister connection with the school

If two applications tie: Children living nearest to the school (using the "crow fly" distance measurement)

Distance measured by crow fly method applied as tiebreaker. Church reference required from minister. Definition of sibling includes adopted children, step-siblings and foster children at same address.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 142 pupils on roll.
What ages does Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?: Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?: Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is located in Norwich, NR14 7NH, Norfolk.
How do I apply to Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: When Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children with statement of special educational needs naming the school — Children with a statement of special educational needs naming the school; 2. Looked after children — Looked after children (children in public care); 3. Children of employed teachers — Children who have parent who is employed as a teacher at the school, and 6 further criteria. 20 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Children living nearest to the school (using the "crow fly" distance measurement).
What is the largest ethnic background at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.3% of pupils at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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