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Little Snoring Community Primary Academy

North Norfolk, NR21 0JNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#6,708
of 13,686 nationally

About Little Snoring Community Primary Academy

Little Snoring Community Primary Academy is a small state primary in Norfolk, serving 71 pupils aged 4 to 11. In the North Norfolk local authority, it ranks 9th out of 30 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top third locally. The top-performing peers in the area include Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy and Surlingham Primary School, both with perfect ranking scores, and Stalham Academy close behind. The school sits within a wider Norfolk landscape where 21 out of 344 primary schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Little Snoring itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in June 2025, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in November 2022. Under headteacher Suzannah Hayes, the school has seen its quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all judged Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThursford Road, Fakenham, North Norfolk, NR21 0JN
HeadteacherSuzannah Hayes
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils71
Free School Meals (FSM)43.7%
School Capacity71 / 84 (85% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumForest SchoolSports HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisCross CountryRoundersDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Snoring Community Primary Academy

Little Snoring Community Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.