King's Oak Academy

About King's Oak Academy

Of the 20 parents who responded to Ofsted’s Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 75% said they would recommend King’s Oak Academy to other parents. That’s a solid majority, though it leaves a quarter who wouldn’t, which is worth noting. The school is oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, with 25 applications for 18 places — a ratio of 1.39 applicants per place. Of those, 17 put King’s Oak as their first preference, and all 17 received an offer. On individual questions, the strongest signals came from parents feeling the school communicates well: 65% strongly agreed they’re made aware of what their child will learn, and 60% strongly agreed they’re kept informed of progress. However, only 20% strongly agreed that bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively, and 15% disagreed outright — though 40% marked it as not applicable, suggesting many families haven’t encountered the issue. Overall, 90% of parents agreed or strongly agreed their child is happy here.

Academically, King’s Oak Academy was rated Good by Ofsted following its inspection in October 2024, a significant turnaround from its previous inspection in May 2022, when it was judged Inadequate overall. In the most recent inspection, every area assessed — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — was rated Good. The school serves a community with above-average disadvantage: 34.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. The school’s capacity is 180, but it currently has just 90 pupils on roll, meaning it’s running at half capacity. This is a small, early-years-focused primary (ages 3 to 7), so there are no Key Stage 2 SATs results to report — pupils move on to a different school before that stage. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Norfolk is 52% reaching the expected standard, but that benchmark doesn’t apply directly here.

King’s Oak Academy offers a nursery provision for children from age 3, and its facilities include a library, gymnasium, outdoor playground, art studios, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, netball, swimming, and dance, while clubs range from chess and drama to gardening, eco club, science club, and art club. The school has identified SEND provisions covering moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities — though the Parent View data on SEND support drew no responses, so it’s hard to gauge parent satisfaction in that area. With just 90 pupils and a Good rating, this is a small, close-knit setting that may suit families who value strong communication from staff and a broad range of activities despite the school’s size. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Eastgate Academy, 1.5 km away, for those weighing alternatives.

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