Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Great Yarmouth, NR31 9BT · Norfolk · primary school
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68th 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 — 5.7/10 against 3,182 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in gymnastics, swimming, inter-school competitions, and the Golden mile, alongside the Hopton Primary Art Exhibition and a Beach School trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are “proud of their school” and demonstrate “respectful and enthusiastic” attitudes towards learning. Leaders are ambitious for pupil achievement, having established a curriculum that builds knowledge in “well-thought-through steps” and prioritises reading from the earliest stages. The school fosters a strong ethos of ‘CARE’, ensuring pupils feel safe, valued, and prepared for their next educational stages.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with bullying described as “rare” and adults readily available to help.
- A systematic phonics programme ensures pupils develop into “confident, fluent readers”.
- Teachers use assessment effectively to identify struggling pupils and take “swift action” to support them.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum helps pupils understand “healthy relationships” and the difference between equality and equity.
- Governors and trustees carry out statutory duties appropriately, with “robust monitoring” holding leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue providing guidance and support to teachers building knowledge of newly developed curriculum areas, so they can “teach the curriculum equally effectively in all subjects” and maximise pupil learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to identify risks and leaders taking “swift action” in response to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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