Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy, Fakenham
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Fakenham, 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 January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 5 schools in Fakenham with published results, and 12,897th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below 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
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 50% in reading and 33% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy are Fakenham Infant and Nursery School (2.2 miles, Good); Fakenham Junior School (2.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 58% maths); Brisley Church of England Primary Academy (3.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 58% maths); and Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy (3.4 miles, Good, 56% reading, 44% maths).
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Fakenham Infant and Nursery SchoolFakenham Junior SchoolBrisley Church of England Primary AcademySculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
The trust
Colkirk 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
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 5 pupils (9.1%) received SEN support and 4 (7.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 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 Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crown (opposite), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy issued 10 suspensions, 15.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are very happy at this school. They welcome each other enthusiastically at the start of the day. They are proud to be from Colkirk, but also value being part of a larger federation. Pupils talk with excitement about the federation days when they come together with pupils from the other schools. They also enjoy trips that bring together just the Colkirk community, such as visits to the beach. Pupils have lots of extra educational experiences to enhance the curriculum. There are a wide range of interesting clubs for them to take part in.
The school has raised expectations of what pupils should achieve over the last few years. It has had a sharp focus on ensuring pupils learn well in English and mathematics. As a result, pupils now make appropriate progress in their reading and more learn to read in line with the national expectations.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has carefully selected a curriculum that ensures clarity in what pupils should learn, and in what order. Leaders consider the needs of each cohort in terms of what they have learned before, as the age mix of each class changes from year to year. Staff have had comprehensive training in how to teach the planned curriculum. Clear teaching has resulted in pupils becoming confident writers and mathematicians. The wider curriculum is also well constructed. The school has started work to ensure that teachers use assessment effectively across all subjects and classrooms.
Plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are precise and highly focused on the most appropriate support to help them make progress. Staff in classes use this information effectively to adapt teaching. As a result, pupils with SEND learn well.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2019 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
23.6%
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 improved from 50% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 33% to 50% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 50% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
18.3
Avg class size
23.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
62 pupils
70 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Fakenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fakenham
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
16.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
55
Total Pupils
20
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
13.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,216
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,522
Per pupil
£556k
Total funding
£24k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.5%
Overall absence
24.1%
Persistent absence
58
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 50% did so in maths.
What is Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Colkirk 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 Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy?
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy average 18.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy?
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy has around 55 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy?
7.5% of sessions were missed at Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 24.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Colkirk 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 Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy?
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy is at School Road, Colkirk, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7NW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)