What is Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

What does the admissions demand data show for Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy?

Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy recorded 5 first-choice applications and 5 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 1.0 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy offer SEND support?

DfE data for Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy

Breckland, PE33 9BP

Parent reviews

Pupils: 56
Ages: 3–11
Gender: Mixed
School type: Academy converter

About

Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded primary school in Breckland, East of England, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 56 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 70.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (28 Jun 2024). Admissions data records 5 first-preference applications and 5 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Reporting periods vary by source — Methodology.

School Rating

Classpot Rating

Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy does not have a Classpot Rating for 2024/25. Both required datasets could not be matched to this school’s current record. Not rated does not mean low performing.

NAAcademic results

A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.

NAAttendance

A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.

NAPupil progress

Not available for 2024/25

DfE did not publish KS1-to-KS2 progress measures for 2024/25 because the required KS1 assessments were cancelled during the pandemic. Progress would compare pupils’ outcomes with those of pupils with similar earlier attainment.

Pupil progress is not included in this version of Classpot Rating. Its absence does not reduce the school’s score.

Methodology and official sources

Contact Information

01366328280 www.churchsidefederation.norfolk.sch.uk

The Street, Gooderstone, King's Lynn, Breckland, PE33 9BP

Mrs Sarah Godbold

Details

School Type: Primary (State)
Age Range: 3 to 11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Establishment type: Academy converter
Local Authority: Norfolk
Nursery Classes: Yes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Good

Based on 28 Jun 2024 · Legacy grading · Open inspection report ↗

Inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Leadership & management	Good
Early years provision	Good

Previous inspection · 29 Nov 2016Legacy grading · Requires improvement

Previous inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Overall effectiveness	Requires improvement
Leadership & management	Good
Early years provision	Good

Ungraded inspection · 28 Jun 2024: School remains Good

Published 24 Jul 2019.

Ofsted legacy grades; compare inspection dates and frameworks.

Catchment & distance

Distance unavailable; check admission criteria with the school or council.

Admissions

Application dates · 2027/28 entry
Measure	Value
School’s local authority	Norfolk
Applications open	September 2026
Application deadline	15 January 2027
National offer day	16 April 2027

Apply through your home council; confirm local dates and any extra school forms.

Admissions demand · 2026/27
Measure	Value
Offers made on National Offer Day	5
First-preference applications	5
Applications (all preferences)	10
First-preference offers	5

Source: Published admissions data; follow each measure’s labelled basis, including all preferences where shown.

School performance

KS2 results are not available in this profile.

Students and teachers

13.4 pupils per qualified teacher

2025/26 · Full-time equivalent teachers, not class size.

Students

Number of pupilsPeriod not recorded: 56
School capacityPeriod not recorded: 70
Free school meals (FSM)2025/26: 19.6%
English as an additional language (EAL)2025/26: 1.8%
Attendance2024/25: 96.18%
Persistent absence (10% or more of sessions)2024/25: 8.11%

Classes & attendance

Average class size2025/26: 14.5
Suspensions per 100 pupils2024/25: 2
Suspensions (count)2024/25: 1
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils2024/25: 0
Permanent exclusions (count)2024/25: 0

More pupil data

Absence breakdown
Measure	Value
Authorised absence2024/25	3.21%
Unauthorised absence2024/25	0.62%

Ethnic background · 2025/26
Group	Pupils
White British	92.9%
White other	5.4%
Mixed	1.8%
Asian	0%
Black	0%
Other	0%

DfE school, census, workforce, absence and exclusion data; periods vary, and missing values are not zero.

Published SEND Data

Dyslexia
Mental Health
Speech & Language

DfE data; confirm current support with the school's SENCO.

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FAQ about Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy

Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.

Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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