Parker's Church of England Primary Academy
89%
Capacity
93
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Parker's Church of England Primary Academy
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 93 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Parker's Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Disney, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12640th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 43 in Breckland.
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 10 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Parker's Church of England Primary Academy include Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Parker's 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Pound Hill, Thetford, Breckland, IP25 7HP |
| Headteacher | Sarah Disney |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 93 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.4% |
| School Capacity | 93 / 105 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)
12640th of 13,686
Nationally
1443rd of 1,612
In East of England
30th of 43
In Breckland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
39%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
39%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pound Hill, Thetford
Breckland, IP25 7HP
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