The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 49
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Watts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
The Street, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 0AB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy?
Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy currently has 49 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy take?
Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy?
Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy is in Norwich, NR12 0AB, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Happisburgh 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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