SchoolScoresSculthorpe CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Creake Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, NR21 9NQ
01328 862704 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 March 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
5 pupils in this year group.
Only 5 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 103 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 8 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 20 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Fakenham. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.9% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Fakenham. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Fakenham. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Fakenham. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Fakenham. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Fakenham. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Fakenham. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Fakenham. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Fakenham. Higher than 5% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Fakenham. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.8 | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Fakenham Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fakenham Infant and Nursery School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sculthorpe CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sculthorpe CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 March 2024.
How did Sculthorpe CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Is Sculthorpe CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 8 families put Sculthorpe CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 8 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 8 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 141918.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.