The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Butcher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
School Lane, Catfield, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5DA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Catfield CofE Primary Academy?
Catfield CofE Primary Academy currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Catfield CofE Primary Academy take?
Catfield CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Catfield CofE Primary Academy?
Catfield CofE Primary Academy is in Great Yarmouth, NR29 5DA, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Catfield CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Catfield CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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