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Catfield CofE Primary Academy

North Norfolk, NR29 5DAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Catfield CofE Primary Academy

Catfield CofE Primary Academy is a small Church of England primary in North Norfolk, currently operating well below its capacity with 84 pupils against a maximum of 99. That spare capacity is notable given the school’s local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 10 applications for just 3 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.33, and all three first-preference applicants were offered a spot. The pupil body is significantly more disadvantaged than the national average — 34.1% of children are eligible for free school meals, compared with roughly 23% nationally for primary schools. The school also offers nursery provision for three- and four-year-olds, which may help families looking for an early start in a setting with a strong Church of England character. The headteacher is Natalie Butcher, who leads a mixed-gender school covering Reception through Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Great Yarmouth, North Norfolk, NR29 5DA
HeadteacherNatalie Butcher
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils84
Free School Meals (FSM)34.1%
School Capacity84 / 99 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceGymnasticsAthleticsRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Catfield CofE Primary Academy

Catfield CofE Primary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.