SchoolScoresCastle Acre CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Back Lane, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AR
01760 755305 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 November 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
King's Lynn comparisons use the 26 of its 51 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | King's Lynn | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 26th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 25th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 24th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern Joint 18th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 24th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 60%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. King's Lynn figures pool parents at the King's Lynn schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
33% — 23 points below the Norfolk average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 33% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 42% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 42% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 42% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 9 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.4% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 12th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 30th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 38th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Acre CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle Acre CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Castle Acre CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Castle Acre CofE Primary Academy?
65% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Castle Acre CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Castle Acre CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put Castle Acre CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 4 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142467.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.