Hindringham Church of England Primary School
39%
Capacity
27
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Hindringham Church of England Primary School
Hindringham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 27 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (39% of 70 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hindringham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tom Snowdon, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Hindringham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 10 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hindringham Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, Hindringham Church of England Primary School 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 | Wells Road, Fakenham, North Norfolk, NR21 0PL |
| Headteacher | Tom Snowdon |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 27 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.4% |
| School Capacity | 27 / 70 (39% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2018. 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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
21
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wells Road, Fakenham
North Norfolk, NR21 0PL
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