Caston Church of England Primary Academy, Attleborough

In its own words: "We do still have places for children wishing to join Reception in September 2026 and would encourage you to come and see us! If you prefer you can post your application to us. Download an application form or use our online contact form to ask us to send you one."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2024, 55% of Year 6 pupils at Caston Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 67% in Norfolk and 76% and 74% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Caston Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Caston Church of England Primary Academy are Thompson Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 100% reading, 100% maths); St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery (2.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 64% maths); Rocklands Community Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 93% maths); and Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School (2.9 miles, Good).

Caston 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.

7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 16 pupils (22.5%) received SEN support and 6 (8.5%) 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 moderate learning difficulty.

Caston Church of England Primary Academy had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Caston Church of England Primary Academy.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Caston Primary School (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).

In 2024/25, Caston Church of England Primary Academy issued 10 suspensions, 13.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.