Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy
90%
Capacity
189
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy
Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Broadland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 189 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Pierce Hunt, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9674th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 35 in Broadland.
Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 30 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broadland, Little Plumstead 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 | Old Hall Road, Norwich, Broadland, NR13 5FA |
| Headteacher | Pierce Hunt |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 189 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 189 / 210 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 May 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 May 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9674th of 13,686
Nationally
1064th of 1,612
In East of England
22nd of 35
In Broadland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
30%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
40
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Old Hall Road, Norwich
Broadland, NR13 5FA
Journey to School
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