Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Creake Road Sculthorpe Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9NQ |
| Phone | 01328862704 |
| Reference Number | 141918 |
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school has a structured curriculum that engages pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and fosters a positive learning environment. Most pupils demonstrate respect for their teachers, enjoy their learning, and participate actively in school life, including various enrichment activities. Leaders and staff are dedicated to improving the school environment, as evidenced by recent improvements in punctuality and attendance. However, there are areas for further development, specifically regarding consistency in the application of behavior policies and support for SEND pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 54 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.41%
Girls: 42.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 17 Jan 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Sculthorpe Church of England Primary School | |
| 05 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Well-structured curriculum that engages pupils.
- Strong subject knowledge among staff.
- Enthusiastic and respectful pupils.
- Wide range of well-attended clubs and extracurricular activities.
- Effective strategies for improving attendance.
- Good support for pupils' personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of the new behavior policy by some staff.
- Guidance for SEND pupils is not always clear, leading to inconsistent support.
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 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 20 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 14 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 31 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 10 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 19 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 31 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 17 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 31 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 28 | 3 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Fakenham Junior School
Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN |
1.66 miles |
|
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8HN |
1.99 miles |
|
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Colkirk, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7NW |
3.4 miles |
|
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
Thursford Road, Little Snoring, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0JN |
3.6 miles |
|
Blenheim Park Academy
Lancaster Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7PX |
3.6 miles |
|
Walsingham CE VA Primary School
Wells Road, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6DU |
4.17 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Fakenham Academy
Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT |
1.08 miles |
|
Duke of Lancaster School
Highfield Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ |
1.35 miles |
|
Ortus Education Ltd - West Raynham School
1854 Hollow Lane, West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7HH |
4.28 miles |