Sporle Church of England Primary Academy
84%
Capacity
76
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Sporle Church of England Primary Academy
Sporle Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 76 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 90 places).
Ofsted has rated Sporle Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne Neary, 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 13524th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 43 in Breckland.
Sporle 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, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sporle Church of England Primary Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Sporle 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 82 the Street, King's Lynn, Breckland, PE32 2DR |
| Headteacher | Anne Neary |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 76 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.9% |
| School Capacity | 76 / 90 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)
13524th of 13,686
Nationally
1576th of 1,612
In East of England
36th of 43
In Breckland
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
33%
'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
16
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sporle Church of England Primary Academy
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Contact Information
82 the Street, King's Lynn
Breckland, PE32 2DR
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