St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley
81%
Capacity
171
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 171 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Tanya Treavett, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 21% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13540th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 43 in Breckland.
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 22 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley include Library, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Elmham Road, Dereham, Breckland, NR20 4BW |
| Headteacher | Tanya Treavett |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 171 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.5% |
| School Capacity | 171 / 210 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (21%)
13540th of 13,686
Nationally
1579th of 1,612
In East of England
38th of 43
In Breckland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
21%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
21%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
26
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (85% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Elmham Road, Dereham
Breckland, NR20 4BW
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