Primary
Ofsted Good
About Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
We are a small school with five classes and 139 pupils. The Belfry is a Church of England school with a Christian mission to educate, serving the children of Overstrand and the surrounding areas.
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Key Facts
Founded
1830
Students
139
Head/Principal
Nick Read
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
5.9
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
48.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
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Emily J
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"A Hidden Gem on the North Norfolk Coast"
I'm so grateful that we moved to Overstrand and got our kids into The Belfry. The school's values of kindness, respect, and responsibility really shine through in everything they do. My kids love Forest School and the teachers are always supportive and encouraging. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful school community!
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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Katie W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 10, 2021
4.0
"A School that Truly Cares"
We moved away from Overstrand a few years ago, but I still think about The Belfry fondly. The school's commitment to its Christian values and its focus on each child's individual needs really impressed me. My kids loved the small class sizes and the teachers were always approachable. If we still lived in the area, we'd definitely send our younger child there too!
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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Lucy A
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2020
4.0
"A Few Hiccups, but Overall Happy"
We've been at The Belfry for a few years now and have had a mixed experience. The school's facilities are great and the teachers are generally lovely, but there have been a few times when we've felt a bit lost or uninformed about what's going on. I think the school could do more to keep parents engaged and up-to-date. That being said, my child loves the school and the Forest School program is amazing!
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
3/5
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