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Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

North Norfolk, NR25 7NJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
#12,663
of 13,686 nationally

About Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a tiny village primary in North Norfolk, with just 29 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70 — so it is running at barely 41% full. That spare capacity sits alongside a clear local demand signal: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 13 applications for just 4 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.25. All four first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is oversubscribed, it is not yet stretched to its limits. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.6%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Headteacher Tom Snowdon leads a mixed, Church of England primary for ages 4 to 11, and the school also offers nursery provision, making it a potential option for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWiveton Road, Holt, North Norfolk, NR25 7NJ
HeadteacherTom Snowdon
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils29
Free School Meals (FSM)27.6%
School Capacity29 / 70 (41% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketAthleticsNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.