The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp 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)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 32.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Ogle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Foulsham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5RT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Foulsham Primary School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Foulsham Primary School Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Foulsham Primary School Academy?
Foulsham Primary School Academy currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Foulsham Primary School Academy take?
Foulsham Primary School Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Foulsham Primary School Academy?
Foulsham Primary School Academy is in Dereham, NR20 5RT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Foulsham Primary School Academy have a sixth form?
No, Foulsham Primary School Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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