Acle Church of England Primary Academy, Norwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will feel safe and cared for in a warm, supportive community where relationships between staff and pupils are strong. The school has clear routines, consistent behaviour expectations, and works hard to support all pupils including those with additional needs. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to link with the local area and includes opportunities for leadership roles and enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open, positive culture where concerns are actively managed
- Strong behaviour and attendance systems have improved, with pupils feeling safe and confident
- Inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Clear, ambitious curriculum with good sequencing in early years and phonics
Areas for Improvement
- Reading and mathematics outcomes at key stage 2 remain below national averages
- Teaching quality varies and does not always help pupils practise and embed their learning
- Teachers do not consistently identify and correct pupil errors and misconceptions
- Basic knowledge gaps in reading, writing and mathematics limit pupils' progress across other subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
School tournaments, clubs, community work, enterprise activities, leadership roles
Acle Church of England Primary Academy is a school where pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school, with warm relationships between staff and pupils. However, achievement in key areas like reading and mathematics remains below national averages, and the quality of teaching varies across the school.
At a Glance
26.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 62% to 57%. Maths has declined from 62% to 43%. Writing has improved from 59% to 68%.
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
197 pupils
210 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Norwich
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,822
Applications
7,691
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.86193%
Overall absence
17.24138%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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