Brisley Church of England Primary Academy, Dereham
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Dereham, part of The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 12 schools in Dereham with published results, and 11,486th of 14,452 across England. It was 64% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 89% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Brisley Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brisley Church of England Primary Academy are North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery (2.7 miles, 50% reading, 33% maths); Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy (3.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 50% maths); St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley (3.5 miles, Requires improvement, 60% reading, 68% maths); and Beeston Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 57% maths).
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & NurseryColkirk Church of England Primary AcademySt Mary's Community Primary School, BeetleyBeeston Primary School
The trust
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy is one of 42 schools run by The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 42 schools in The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust
Who goes there
11.9% 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.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 6 pupils (9%) received SEN support and 7 (10.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Brisley 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
Brisley 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; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
11.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 58% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 61% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
23.0
KS2
3
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
Check free transport to Brisley Church of England Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brisley Church of England Primary Academy is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
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
Your chances of a place at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
67 pupils
105 places
38 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Dereham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dereham
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
67
Total Pupils
39
Boys
28
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
11.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,177
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,515
Per pupil
£583k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
9.5%
Persistent absence
63
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Brisley Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 58% did so in maths.
What is Brisley Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Brisley 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 Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 64% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy average 22.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy has around 67 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 9.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Brisley 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 Brisley 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 Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy is at School Road, Brisley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)