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Mundford Church of England Primary Academy

Breckland, IP26 5EDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#7,278
of 13,686 nationally

About Mundford Church of England Primary Academy

Mundford Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 36 applications for 27 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 33. Of those 36 applications, 26 were first-preference choices, and the school made 26 first-preference offers, suggesting that nearly all who put it first secured a spot. The school is a state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Sarah Godbold. It currently has 229 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 210, which reflects its draw. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10. 9%, a figure that gives some indication of the socioeconomic mix of the intake. The school also offers nursery provision, so families with younger children can start their child's education here from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt Leonard's Street, Thetford, Breckland, IP26 5ED
HeadteacherSarah Godbold
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)10.9%
School Capacity229 / 210 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Mundford Church of England 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.