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

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -5.2
Writing -6.4
Maths -5.7

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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