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Astley Primary School

North Norfolk, NR24 2HHPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
29%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#13,307
of 13,686 nationally

About Astley Primary School

Astley Primary School sits within the Norfolk local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 5 to 11. In the North Norfolk area, it ranks 25th out of 30 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half locally. The top-performing peers in the same district include Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy, Surlingham Primary School, and Stalham Academy, all of which achieve higher ranking scores. The school is led by headteacher Jennifer Goakes and has a capacity of 315 pupils, though it currently enrols 207. Its religious character is listed as 'does not apply', and it does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form. For families considering schools in this part of Norfolk, Astley sits within a competitive local landscape where a handful of schools stand out at the top, but the school itself maintains a steady presence with a Good Ofsted rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFakenham Road, Melton Constable, North Norfolk, NR24 2HH
HeadteacherJennifer Goakes
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)24.2%
School Capacity207 / 315 (66% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosLibrarySensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersDanceGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingDramaEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: astleyprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Astley Primary School

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