Little Snoring Community Primary Academy, Fakenham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 81% to 54%. Maths has remained stable at around 62%. Writing has declined from 75% to 69%.
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
26.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
65 pupils
84 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Fakenham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Fakenham
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,822
Applications
7,691
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.00684%
Overall absence
14.0625%
Persistent absence
64
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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