The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 26.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anne Neary
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Back Lane, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2AR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy?
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy take?
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy?
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy is in King's Lynn, PE32 2AR, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castle Acre 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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