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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

Breckland, IP25 6SWPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#6,166
of 13,686 nationally

About St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery in Breckland stands out clearly against the Norfolk local authority average for primary schools. In the most recent Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% of its pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a county average of just 52%. That thirteen-point gap is a meaningful indicator of stronger-than-typical outcomes, and it places the school 5th out of 43 primaries in Breckland, putting it comfortably in the top tier locally. The school also performs well on the higher standard: 10% of pupils achieved greater depth across all three subjects, while in maths alone 35% reached that higher threshold. Reading and writing both saw 70% of children meet the expected level, and the average maths scaled score of 107 is notably solid. These results are backed by a Good Ofsted rating from the most recent graded inspection in 2019, with a subsequent ungraded visit in January 2025 confirming that standards have been maintained across all areas.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Thetford, Breckland, IP25 6SW
HeadteacherHannah Wheeler
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils231
Free School Meals (FSM)17.6%
School Capacity231 / 210 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallGymnasiumForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceAthleticsCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaScience ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: carbrookeschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.