Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Road Colkirk Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NW |
| Phone | 01328862684 |
| Reference Number | 141895 |
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its good status from previous inspections. The pupils are happy, engaged, and show pride in their school community. The school has made significant improvements, particularly in English and mathematics, leading to appropriate progress in reading skills. They offer a range of extracurricular activities that enhance the educational experience, and there is a strong sense of community through federation days and collaborative learning experiences with other schools in the trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 63 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.44%
Girls: 55.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 30 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 17 Jan 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Colkirk Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | |
| 20 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel very safe and are happy at school.
- The school has a calm and focused atmosphere for learning.
- Pupils make appropriate progress in reading and mathematics.
- The curriculum is well-constructed and tailored to meet the needs of each cohort.
- Teaching staff are well-trained and effectively support pupils with SEND.
- A high focus on vocabulary development enhances writing.
- Strong support exists for pupils with poor attendance.
- School fosters understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures.
Areas for Improvement
- Older pupils struggle with punctuation, affecting their writing quality.
- Some learning opportunities are not structured enough for effective progress.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 21 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.2 | ||
| Writing | -6.4 | ||
| Maths | -5.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8HN |
2.15 miles |
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Fakenham Junior School
Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN |
2.17 miles |
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Brisley Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Brisley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LH |
3.15 miles |
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Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
Creake Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ |
3.4 miles |
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All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
Fulmodeston Road, Stibbard, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LT |
4.2 miles |
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Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
Thursford Road, Little Snoring, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0JN |
4.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Duke of Lancaster School
Highfield Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ |
2.5 miles |
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Fakenham Academy
Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT |
2.78 miles |
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Ortus Education Ltd - West Raynham School
1854 Hollow Lane, West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7HH |
2.79 miles |