Hickling CofE Infants Academy
49%
Capacity
22
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Hickling CofE Infants Academy
Hickling CofE Infants Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 22 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 45 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hickling CofE Infants Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie Butcher, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Hickling CofE Infants Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 5 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hickling CofE Infants Academy include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Rounders, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Eco Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, Hickling CofE Infants 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Street, Norwich, North Norfolk, NR12 0XX |
| Headteacher | Natalie Butcher |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 22 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.6% |
| School Capacity | 22 / 45 (49% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2013. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
7
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Street, Norwich
North Norfolk, NR12 0XX
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