Scole Church of England Primary Academy
36%
Capacity
38
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Scole Church of England Primary Academy
Scole Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 38 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (36% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Scole Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Cerullo, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13520th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 54 in South Norfolk.
Scole Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 7 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Scole Church of England Primary Academy include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Eco 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 South Norfolk, Scole 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 | Norwich Road, Diss, South Norfolk, IP21 4ED |
| Headteacher | Jo Cerullo |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 38 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.4% |
| School Capacity | 38 / 105 (36% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2017Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)
13520th of 13,686
Nationally
1574th of 1,612
In East of England
51st of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
22%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
22%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
14
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scole Church of England Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Norwich Road, Diss
South Norfolk, IP21 4ED
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