St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
65%
Capacity
68
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 68 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Watts, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 6 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Tennis, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, St Mary'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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Chapel Road, Norwich, North Norfolk, NR11 8AF |
| Headteacher | Laura Watts |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 68 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.8% |
| School Capacity | 68 / 105 (65% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
9
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chapel Road, Norwich
North Norfolk, NR11 8AF
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