Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
60%
Capacity
54
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 54 pupils on roll, operating at 60% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzannah Hayes, 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 13521st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 30 in North Norfolk.
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 7 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 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 Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Book Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, Sculthorpe 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 | Creake Road, Fakenham, North Norfolk, NR21 9NQ |
| Headteacher | Suzannah Hayes |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 54 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.1% |
| School Capacity | 54 / 90 (60% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)
13521st of 13,686
Nationally
1575th of 1,612
In East of England
28th of 30
In North 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
29%
'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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
16
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Creake Road, Fakenham
North Norfolk, NR21 9NQ
Journey to School
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