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Frettenham Primary School

Broadland, NR12 7LLPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2100 of 13,686 nationally

About Frettenham Primary School

Frettenham Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 28 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2:1. All 14 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that for those who prioritise it, the school is a realistic option. Parent satisfaction appears strong, though specific survey data isn't available here. The school is a small, mixed state primary for children aged 5 to 11, with just 51 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70. That spare capacity might explain why, despite being oversubscribed, it still feels accessible. The headteacher is Ashley Best-White, and the school has no religious character. It sits in the Broadland district of Norfolk, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 confirmed it remains a Good school, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2014.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Norwich, Broadland, NR12 7LL
HeadteacherAshley Best-White
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils51
Free School Meals (FSM)7.8%
School Capacity51 / 70 (73% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketNetballSwimmingDanceTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

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

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