Foulsham Primary School Academy, Dereham

In its own words: "Additionally, we always strive to incorporate the British values of democracy, law, individual liberty and mutual respect by ensuring we promote equality, clear expectations of conduct, give all pupils a voice and by encouraging tolerance and understanding of different faiths and cultures."

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Foulsham Primary School Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 45% in reading and 36% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Foulsham Primary School Academy as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 Foulsham Primary School Academy are Bawdeswell Community Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 36% maths); North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery (3.6 miles, 50% reading, 33% maths); All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery (3.8 miles, 63% reading, 58% maths); and Reepham Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 95% maths).

Foulsham Primary School Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Foulsham Primary School Academy is one of 15 schools run by Synergy Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 44% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Foulsham Primary School Academy (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 40% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (40%).

36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 8 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 4 (6.6%) 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.

Foulsham Primary School Academy had 7 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 Foulsham Primary School Academy.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is post office (adjacent), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).

In 2024/25, Foulsham Primary School Academy issued 9 suspensions, 13.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.