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Foulsham Primary School Academy

Broadland, NR20 5RTPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
#12,927
of 13,686 nationally

About Foulsham Primary School Academy

Foulsham Primary School Academy is a small state primary in the Norfolk village of Foulsham, and its intake numbers tell a clear story. With 68 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, the school is operating at just under two-thirds of its potential size, which is typical for a rural primary. What stands out is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals: 32.4 per cent. That is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools, which sits around 23 per cent, and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, demand for places is healthy. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 9 applications for 6 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.5 applicants per place. All 6 first-preference families were offered a spot, so while competition exists, local families who put Foulsham first have a strong chance of getting in. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 5 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Street, Dereham, Broadland, NR20 5RT
HeadteacherCatherine Ogle
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils68
Free School Meals (FSM)32.4%
School Capacity68 / 105 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryTennisDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

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

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Foulsham Primary School Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.