Little Snoring Community Primary Academy, Fakenham
Little Snoring Community 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 was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 5 schools in Fakenham with published results, and 13,208th of 14,452 across England. It was 79% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- 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
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 54% of Year 6 pupils at Little Snoring Community Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 81% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Little Snoring Community Primary Academy as their first choice and 25 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.
Admissions history and your chances at Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Little Snoring Community Primary Academy are Hindringham Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good); Fakenham Infant and Nursery School (2.6 miles, Good); Fakenham Junior School (2.8 miles, Good, 60% reading, 58% maths); and All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery (2.9 miles, 63% reading, 58% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Little Snoring Community Primary Academy.
Hindringham Church of England Primary SchoolFakenham Infant and Nursery SchoolFakenham Junior SchoolAll Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
The trust
Little Snoring Community 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
43.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above 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, 6 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 4 (6.2%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wells & Walsingham Light Railway, about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often drug offences, violence and sexual offences and weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
Little Snoring Community 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a nurturing school where every child is listened to and supported. Staff have high expectations and tailor learning to meet individual needs, whether through targeted reading support or specialist help for children with additional needs. Children enjoy a wide range of clubs, trips and leadership opportunities that build their confidence and help them discover their talents.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading culture with effective support for pupils who struggle, helping them catch up quickly
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, with detailed plans tailored to individual needs
- Well-planned, broad curriculum that builds knowledge and skills over time
- Excellent early years provision where children settle quickly and are well-prepared for Year 1
- High expectations for behaviour and attendance, with positive relationships between staff and families
Areas for Improvement
- Reading books do not always match some pupils' phonics knowledge, which affects their ability to read independently and develop fluency
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture where pupil safety and wellbeing are prioritised.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports tournaments, clubs, trips, reading buddies programme, Year 6 prefect roles, breakfast club, after-school club
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy is a caring and supportive school where pupils thrive and feel valued. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection and now provides a good quality of education across all areas.
At a Glance
43.1%
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 81% to 54% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 62% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 75% to 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
21.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
Before and after school care
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Norfolk
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Little Snoring Community Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Little Snoring Community 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 Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
71 pupils
90 places
19 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
6
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
65
Total Pupils
39
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
16.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,457
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,768
Per pupil
£606k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
14.1%
Persistent absence
64
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Little Snoring Community Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Little Snoring Community Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 54% reached the expected standard in reading and 62% did so in maths.
What is Little Snoring Community Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Little Snoring Community Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Little Snoring Community 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 Little Snoring Community Primary Academy?
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 79% of its 90 places.
How big are the classes at Little Snoring Community Primary Academy?
Classes at Little Snoring Community Primary Academy average 21.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Little Snoring Community Primary Academy?
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy has around 65 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Little Snoring Community Primary Academy?
6% of sessions were missed at Little Snoring Community Primary Academy in 2024/25. 14.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Little Snoring Community Primary Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Little Snoring Community 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.
Does Little Snoring Community Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Little Snoring Community 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 Little Snoring Community Primary Academy?
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy is at Thursford Road, Little Snoring, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0JN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)