The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 7 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 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
- 31
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Newman (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Street, Hockering, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3HN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hockering Church of England Primary Academy?
Hockering Church of England Primary Academy currently has 31 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hockering Church of England Primary Academy take?
Hockering Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hockering Church of England Primary Academy?
Hockering Church of England Primary Academy is in Dereham, NR20 3HN, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hockering Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hockering 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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