Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
About Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
If you're looking for a primary school where parents feel their child is genuinely thriving, the feedback for Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy is remarkably strong. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a full 98% of the 168 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's an exceptionally high level of endorsement. Digging into the detail, 83% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 80% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. The school is also clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 106 applications for just 60 places, with 61 of those applications coming from first-preference families. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.77, meaning for every place available, nearly two families wanted it. It's a clear signal that this is a school in demand.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:10
Breakfast club
07:45-08:55
After-school care
15:10-17:30
Source: whitefriars.norfolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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