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Brisley Church of England Primary Academy

Breckland, NR20 5LHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
#10,908
of 13,686 nationally

About Brisley Church of England Primary Academy

Brisley Church of England Primary Academy is a small state primary in the Norfolk village of Brisley, with just 66 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105. That leaves a fair amount of spare places, but the school is actually oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake: it received nine applications for six places, with all six first-preference families offered a spot. The oversubscription ratio of 1.5 suggests a local reputation that outstrips its physical size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 15.2%, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools and indicates a modestly above-average level of disadvantage in the intake. The school is Church of England and mixed, taking children from age four to eleven, and is led by headteacher Belinda Allen. Its small roll means class sizes are likely to be intimate, and the school’s rural Breckland location will appeal to families looking for a village setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Road, Dereham, Breckland, NR20 5LH
HeadteacherBelinda Allen
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils66
Free School Meals (FSM)15.2%
School Capacity66 / 105 (63% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2023
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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, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballFootballDanceCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubGardeningFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Brisley 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.