Little Snoring Community Primary Academy, Fakenham

Requires Improvement
Primary
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Mixed
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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~2.0km)Possible (~2.8km)Unlikely (~3.6km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Miss Suzannah Hayes
Pupils:65 / 84 capacity
LA:Norfolk
Phone:01328878362
Address:Thursford Road, Little Snoring, Fakenham, NR21 0JN
Trust:THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 August 2018

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 17 June 2025View full report
URN:146065
UKPRN:10068304
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Broadland and Fakenham
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-27ppMaths-1ppWriting-6pp

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

Low pressure
New homes approved:462
Projected new pupils:116

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Fakenham

Admissions Demand - Norfolk

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

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)

17 June 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
23 November 2022
Requires ImprovementReport
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & ManagementRequires Improvement
Early YearsRequires Improvement
10 June 2015
Good
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.00684%

Overall absence

14.0625%

Persistent absence

64

Enrolments

Authorised4.01881%
Unauthorised1.98803%
Persistent (10%+)14.0625%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

5.40516%
18/19
7.60045%
20/21
9.17336%
21/22
6.83331%
22/23
5.70116%
23/24
6.00684%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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