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Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy

Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy

Breckland, NR19 1RUPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

72%

Capacity

75

Pupils

3.4x

Demand

About Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy

Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 75 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennie Muller, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10928th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 43 in Breckland.

Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 9 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Yaxham 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNorwich Road, Dereham, Breckland, NR19 1RU
HeadteacherJennie Muller
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils75
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity75 / 104 (72% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)

10928th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 80%

1213th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 75%

23rd of 43

In Breckland

Top 53%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

50%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:67%
Higher:25%
Writing
Expected:50%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:50%
Higher:8%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -7%

'22/23

57%

'23/24

50%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteArt StudiosGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

SwimmingFootballDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

9

Applications

31

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

9 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy

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

Contact Information

01362692033www.yaxhamprimaryschool.co.uk

Norwich Road, Dereham

Breckland, NR19 1RU

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Norwich Road, Dereham

Breckland, NR19 1RU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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