Hindringham Church of England Primary School, Fakenham
Hindringham Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Fakenham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. It was 39% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hindringham Church of England Primary School in detail
Hindringham Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "As God’s children, we all play our part in making learning irresistible within our Federation communities."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Hindringham Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Hindringham Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 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 Hindringham Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hindringham Church of England Primary School are Little Snoring Community Primary Academy (2.6 miles, Requires improvement, 54% reading, 62% maths); Walsingham CE VA Primary School (2.8 miles, Requires improvement, 88% reading, 38% maths); Langham Village School (3.8 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths); and All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery (4.7 miles, 63% reading, 58% maths).
Little Snoring Community Primary AcademyWalsingham CE VA Primary SchoolLangham Village SchoolAll Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
Who goes there
8.6% 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, 2 pupils (5.7%) received SEN support and 3 (8.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Hindringham Church of England Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wells & Walsingham Light Railway, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (adjacent), 290 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
Hindringham Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 July 2018, 8 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?
There is a strong sense of community at this small school. All pupils, from Nursery up to Year 6 enjoy spending time together, both in their play and work. They are kind to each other. The older pupils naturally look out for and check on the youngest pupils without needing to be asked. They really enjoy playtimes, where there is lots to do. They play tennis together, use scooters and balance on the varied play equipment.
The school expects pupils to work hard and to do well, and they do. Pupils get lots of practice using important mathematics and writing skills. Adults give pupils personalised advice on how to improve their work. When adults are working with particular year groups or individuals, the other pupils are highly respectful of them and engage in their own work or play quietly and sensibly. When pupils fall out with each other, or are a little silly, they know that the adults will sort this out.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum that really interests them. They talk with excitement about what they have learned, for example about the Romans in Britain. The school makes sure that the pupils in each class are challenged appropriately for their age and ability.
Staff know each pupil really well. Staff use this knowledge to ensure that each pupil learns all they need to move on. The way that the curriculum is laid out is more detailed in some subjects than in others. In some subjects, it is not always clear what should be taught and when. This means that leaders are not always sure that the entire curriculum has been taught or to what standard. The school is introducing clearer guidance about what knowledge should be taught in each topic, but this is at an early stage.
From Ofsted's July 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 July 2018 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
11.7
Avg class size
13.0
Infant (KS1)
9.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hindringham Church of England Primary School
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
39%
Available places
27 pupils
70 places
43 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
14.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
35
Total Pupils
16
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
11.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,429
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£12,241
Per pupil
£365k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
13.6%
Persistent absence
22
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hindringham Church of England Primary School
What is Hindringham Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hindringham Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hindringham Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hindringham Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hindringham Church of England Primary School?
Hindringham Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 39% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Hindringham Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Hindringham Church of England Primary School average 11.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hindringham Church of England Primary School?
Hindringham Church of England Primary School has around 35 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hindringham Church of England Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Hindringham Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 13.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hindringham Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Hindringham Church of England Primary School 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 Hindringham Church of England Primary School?
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 Hindringham Church of England Primary School?
Hindringham Church of England Primary School is at Wells Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0PL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)