Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Back Lane Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AR |
| Phone | 01760755305 |
| Reference Number | 142467 |
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy is performing well, effectively maintaining the standards identified in its previous inspection. The school ensures a calm and supportive environment where students can learn and build relationships. It emphasizes the importance of education, and this commitment is reflected in the positive engagement of pupils in lessons and extracurricular activities. The leadership team, including the executive headteacher, has demonstrated a collaborative approach to teaching and curriculum improvements, supported by a network of trust and federation resources.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 72 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.17%
Girls: 45.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 07 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- The school provides a calm environment for learning.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils foster confidence.
- Pupils show enthusiasm and engagement in their learning.
- The curriculum is broad and balanced, promoting detailed knowledge.
- Effective support systems are in place for pupils with SEND.
- High rates of attendance are actively promoted.
- Pupils learn about healthy relationships and diverse cultures.
Areas for Improvement
- New writing support techniques are inconsistently applied.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% | ||
| 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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 3.4 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sporle Church of England Primary Academy
82 the Street, Sporle, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2DR |
3.16 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham
4 Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL |
3.87 miles |
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Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
White Cross Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RF |
4.2 miles |
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Narborough Church of England Primary Academy
Denny's Walk, Narborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1TA |
4.56 miles |
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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
Brandon Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7EA |
4.6 miles |
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Great Massingham CofE Primary School
Weasenham Road, Great Massingham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2EY |
4.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus
Turbine Way, Swaffham, PE37 7XD |
3.41 miles |
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The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Brandon Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DZ |
4.56 miles |
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Litcham School
Church Street, Litcham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NS |
4.69 miles |