Barford Primary School is a community school serving families in Norwich and the wider Norfolk area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 98 pupils on roll with space for 110, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 30 January 2024, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.