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Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy

North Norfolk, NR21 9NQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
22%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
#13,521
of 13,686 nationally

About Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy

Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy is a small state primary in North Norfolk, currently teaching just 54 pupils against a capacity of 90. That means the school is running at 60% of its physical capacity, which is notably low for a primary. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.1%, well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Norfolk local authority average, which typically sits closer to 17%. Despite the spare places, the school is oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26, receiving 16 applications for just 7 places, with all 7 first-preference families offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.29, suggesting strong local demand from families who actively choose this school over others in the area. The school is a Church of England academy, led by headteacher Suzannah Hayes, and its small size means children are likely to be known well by staff across all year groups.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCreake Road, Fakenham, North Norfolk, NR21 9NQ
HeadteacherSuzannah Hayes
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils54
Free School Meals (FSM)24.1%
School Capacity54 / 90 (60% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolLibrarySports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCross CountryCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubBook ClubChessGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Sculthorpe 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.