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Acle Church of England Primary Academy

Acle Church of England Primary Academy

Broadland, NR13 3RQPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

88%

Capacity

185

Pupils

1.6x

Demand

About Acle Church of England Primary Academy

Acle Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Broadland community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 185 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Acle Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Pierce Hunt, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12293rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 35 in Broadland.

Acle Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 23 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Acle Church of England Primary Academy include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Broadland, Acle Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFletcher Way, Norwich, Broadland, NR13 3RQ
HeadteacherPierce Hunt
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils185
Free School Meals (FSM)28.6%
School Capacity185 / 210 (88% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2019
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (27 Feb 2019): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)

12293rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 90%

1390th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 86%

31st of 35

In Broadland

Top 89%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

41%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:62%
Higher:17%
Writing
Expected:59%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:62%
Higher:21%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -11%

'22/23

52%

'23/24

41%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersSwimmingDanceCricketCross CountryNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubChoirEco ClubCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

23

Applications

38

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

23 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Acle Church of England Primary Academy

Acle Church of England Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01493750322www.acleprimary.norfolk.sch.uk

Fletcher Way, Norwich

Broadland, NR13 3RQ

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Fletcher Way, Norwich

Broadland, NR13 3RQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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