Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn, PE32 2AR · Norfolk · primary school
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216th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 2,056 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| 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.
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit West Acre Theatre and RAF Marham, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 86 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school provides a calm environment where positive relationships give pupils confidence, and leaders ensure a broad, balanced curriculum that supports high attendance and effective learning.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "positive and respectful relationships" with staff, fostering confidence to ask questions and share worries.
- Teachers use regular checks to address misconceptions and adapt lessons, ensuring pupils learn important concepts and vocabulary with ease.
- The school aptly supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the full curriculum and wider school life.
- Leaders work creatively with families to overcome barriers, resulting in a "highly positive impact on rates of attendance."
- Reception staff provide careful attention to developmental needs, enabling early identification of additional needs and effective phonics instruction.
Areas to improve
- New approaches to supporting foundational skills are "inconsistently applied," meaning some pupils do not develop writing fluency as well as they should.
- The school and trust must ensure staff have the "confidence and expertise to support pupils to write with accuracy and fluency."
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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