Earsham Church of England Primary Academy
75%
Capacity
79
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Earsham Church of England Primary Academy
Earsham Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 79 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Earsham Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heather Brand, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Earsham Church of England Primary Academy 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), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Earsham Church of England Primary Academy include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Earsham Church of England Primary Academy 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Road, Earsham Primary School, the Street, Nr Bungay, South Norfolk, NR35 2TF |
| Headteacher | Heather Brand |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 105 (75% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Jul 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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
School Road, Earsham Primary School, the Street, Nr Bungay
South Norfolk, NR35 2TF
School Road, Earsham Primary School, the Street, Nr Bungay
South Norfolk, NR35 2TF
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