Blenheim Park Academy
Fakenham, NR21 7PX · Norfolk · primary school
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53rd of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 2,311 of them, against 6.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blenheim Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 157. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need additional help with reading or maths? How does the school plan to maintain its current performance levels in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Blenheim Park Academy
Overview
Pupils at Blenheim Park Academy are described as confident and loving their time at school, supported by strong communication and respectful relationships. The report highlights a well-established curriculum in core subjects and effective early years provision, though inconsistencies remain in other areas. Overall, the school is judged to be providing a good quality of education with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are kind to one another, and develop as resilient individuals who understand that "mistakes are part of learning".
- The curriculum in core subjects is "carefully planned and ordered", ensuring pupils build knowledge over time, while the early reading curriculum is "well-planned" and effective.
- Children in the early years achieve well, supported by a "clearly planned" curriculum with meaningful activities and skilled adult interactions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the full curriculum with appropriate adaptations, enabling them to "achieve well alongside their peers".
- Staff feel valued and supported by the trust, contributing to a positive culture where professional development is prioritised.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure curriculum content in less developed subjects is carefully considered to create a "cumulatively sequenced curriculum" across all areas, preventing gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders should provide more experiences beyond the local community, such as trips and visits, to better prepare pupils for "life in modern Britain".
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective".
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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