Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
41%
Capacity
29
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 29 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (41% of 70 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tom Snowdon, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12663rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 30 in North Norfolk.
Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 4 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Netball, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wiveton Road, Holt, North Norfolk, NR25 7NJ |
| Headteacher | Tom Snowdon |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 29 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.6% |
| School Capacity | 29 / 70 (41% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12663rd of 13,686
Nationally
1445th of 1,612
In East of England
21st of 30
In North Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
13
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wiveton Road, Holt
North Norfolk, NR25 7NJ
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