The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Pierce Hunt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Fletcher Way, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Acle Church of England Primary Academy?
Acle Church of England Primary Academy currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acle Church of England Primary Academy take?
Acle Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Acle Church of England Primary Academy?
Acle Church of England Primary Academy is in Norwich, NR13 3RQ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acle Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Acle Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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