Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy, Harleston
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Harleston, part of The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 152nd-highest of the 267 schools in Norfolk with published results, and 10,716th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy in detail
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "At Alburgh and Denton Academy, we are committed to nurturing every child’s potential by offering a comprehensive and inspiring educational experience. Our school focuses on personal growth, development, cultural awareness, and a strong connection to nature. By providing unique opportunities that foster resilience, creativity, and a sense of adventure, we ensure each child is prepared for a fulfilling future."
The school runs after-school care until 4:30pm.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 57% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy are Mendham Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 70% maths); Earsham Church of England Primary Academy (3.6 miles, 73% reading, 82% maths); St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery (4.4 miles, Good, 38% reading, 23% maths); and Bungay Primary School (4.5 miles, Good, 56% reading, 36% maths).
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Mendham Primary SchoolEarsham Church of England Primary AcademySt Edmund's RC Primary School and NurseryBungay Primary School
The trust
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is one of 19 schools run by The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 19 schools in The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 47% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (47%).
Who goes there
9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (8.1%) received SEN support and 4 (4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2022. Before that, as Alburgh with Denton Church of England Primary School (URN 121025), it was rated Good in January 2019.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at teaching reading, with expert staff ensuring all children become confident, fluent readers who love books. Pupils benefit from an exciting curriculum that extends far beyond the classroom, with outdoor learning experiences, visits to London, residential trips and visits to different places of worship. The school is committed to developing well-rounded, mature citizens who understand and respect different cultures and beliefs.
Key Strengths
- Highly effective teaching of reading with expert phonics instruction and strong support for struggling readers
- Excellent behaviour across the school with pupils being polite, respectful and working collaboratively
- Thoughtfully enriched curriculum including extensive outdoor learning opportunities such as den building and fire lighting
- Strong support for pupils with SEND through rapid identification and tailored interventions
- Pupils develop strong character and leadership skills, becoming excellent ambassadors for the school
Areas for Improvement
- Writing curriculum not yet fully embedded - some pupils do not write as accurately and fluently as they should, with issues around letter formation, sentence construction and spelling
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum has not been fully sequenced, meaning pupils do not always build depth of learning over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school leaders maintaining strong oversight and creating an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning including den building and fire lighting, visits to London, residential trips, visits to different places of worship, school council leadership roles, community contribution and charity fundraising
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is a small village primary school where pupils feel safe, secure and valued in a warm and caring environment. The school has maintained good standards with a broad, engaging curriculum and excellent behaviour.
At a Glance
9.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
51 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 57% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
KS2
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
107 pupils
105 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Harleston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harleston
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
12.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
99
Total Pupils
54
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
16.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,450
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,059
Per pupil
£674k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
4.3%
Persistent absence
94
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 63% did so in maths.
What is Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2022. Before that, as Alburgh with Denton Church of England Primary School (URN 121025), it was rated Good in January 2019.
What is the catchment area for Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy average 30 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy has around 99 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 4.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is at School Road, Alburgh, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 0BW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)