Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
About Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy is a small state primary in the Norfolk village of Colkirk, within the Breckland district. It sits in a local authority where 21 out of 344 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating, though Colkirk itself is rated Good overall, a grade it has maintained across both its 2019 graded inspection and its most recent ungraded inspection in 2024. In the local rankings, it places 257th out of 344 primaries in Norfolk, and 40th out of 43 schools in Breckland specifically. The top-performing peers in the same local authority include Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy and Surlingham Primary School, both with perfect ranking scores, and Stalham Academy with a score of 89. For families weighing up options in this corner of Norfolk, Colkirk offers a distinctly small-scale setting — just 63 pupils on roll against a capacity of 84 — and a Church of England character that may appeal to those seeking a faith-based primary close to home.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Latest monitoring visit (5 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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