Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy
41%
Capacity
31
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
About Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy
Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 31 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (41% of 75 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie Butcher, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 2 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Denise Close, Sutton, Norwich, North Norfolk, NR12 9QP |
| Headteacher | Natalie Butcher |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 31 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 31 / 75 (41% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Jan 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2015. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
10
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Denise Close, Sutton, Norwich
North Norfolk, NR12 9QP
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