Heacham Infant and Nursery School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-7
Religion Does not apply
Address School Road
Heacham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 7DQ
Reference Number 143462

Heacham Infant and Nursery School has demonstrated a solid overall performance, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas during its first inspection under section 5. The school effectively prioritizes the educational needs of its pupils, fostering a safe, happy environment where they feel valued as individuals. The curriculum is engaging and well-monitored, with positive relationships noted among staff, pupils, and parents, highlighting a community ethos that supports children's growth and learning. Leaders actively encourage ambitious and well-rounded personal development, with pupils showing high levels of engagement and positive attitudes towards their education. Notably, the school's early years provision stands out, as children quickly acclimatize to school routines and receive support tailored to their development. The school places a strong emphasis on reading, providing a rich selection of quality materials to enhance literacy among pupils. However, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly concerning the curriculum's progression from Nursery to Year 6 in certain subjects, as well as the need for more effective monitoring of progress for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

General Makeup

Number of pupils 96
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.08%
Girls: 47.92%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 17.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 18.7%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 21.7
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 21.7

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 13 10 23
2 9 10 19

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 70.8%
Unclassified 19.8%
White, Other 4.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.1%
Indian 1%
White & Black (African) 1%
African 1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 06 Dec 2022
Date Report
06 Dec 2022 School inspection:
01 Oct 2019 School inspection
10 Nov 2016 Academy conversion letter
17 Mar 2016 Short inspection
Previously as Heacham Infant and Nursery School
17 Mar 2016 Short inspection
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
16 May 2011 Full inspection:
16 May 2011 Full inspection:
08 May 2008 Full inspection:
08 May 2008 Full inspection:
06 May 2003 Full inspection
06 May 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy a safe and supportive school environment.
  • Strong relationships developed between pupils and adults.
  • High quality and engaging curriculum tailored to pupils' needs.
  • Effective reading support with a wealth of resources available.
  • Ambitious personal development programs fostering well-rounded growth.
  • Active participation of pupils in various extracurricular activities.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistency in curriculum progression from Nursery to Year 6.
  • Insufficient monitoring of progress for pupils with SEND.

2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 10 0
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

Previous Years

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Name Distance
Heacham Junior School
College Drive, Heacham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7EJ
0.33 miles
Hunstanton Primary School
Collingwood Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5DY
1.88 miles
Snettisham Primary School
School Road, Snettisham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7LT
1.96 miles
Glebe House School
2 Cromer Road, Hunstanton, PE36 6HW
2.56 miles
Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shernborne Road, Ingoldisthorpe, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6PE
2.91 miles
Dersingham Primary School
Admirals Drive, Dersingham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6LR
4.64 miles
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Smithdon High School
Downs Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5HY
2.09 miles
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