Hockering Church of England Primary Academy
62%
Capacity
31
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Hockering Church of England Primary Academy
Hockering Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 31 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Hockering Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Newman, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Hockering Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 3 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hockering Church of England Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Netball, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Hockering Church of England Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Street, Dereham, Breckland, NR20 3HN |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Newman |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 31 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.6% |
| School Capacity | 31 / 50 (62% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 2 Dec 2024. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
7
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
3 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
The Street, Dereham
Breckland, NR20 3HN
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