Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
Fakenham, NR21 0JN · Norfolk · primary school
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176th 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 — 3.5/10 against 1,571 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 62% | 0.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 65 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the academy plan to maintain its current enrolment levels?
What Ofsted said about Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this caring and supportive school” where they feel safe, valued, and encouraged to meet their individual needs. The school delivers an “ambitious and well-planned curriculum” that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, access learning effectively and build knowledge over time. Leaders have fostered a positive culture with high expectations for behaviour and attendance, resulting in a significant improvement since the previous inspection.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “thoughtfully sequenced” with “precisely defined” essential skills, enabling pupils to build on prior learning and correct misconceptions quickly.
- There is a “strong reading culture” with effective, targeted support for pupils who struggle, helping them to “quickly catch up.”
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “incredibly well,” with staff expertly adapting the curriculum to remove barriers to learning.
- Early years provision ensures children get off to a “great start,” with staff establishing strong routines and positive links with families.
- Personal, social, health and economic education is “well planned and delivered with skill,” helping pupils stay safe and respect different cultures.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure that pupils’ reading books “accurately match their reading and phonics knowledge” so that all pupils can read independently and develop 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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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