The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Kellie Egleton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9BT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hopton Church of England Primary Academy?
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hopton Church of England Primary Academy take?
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hopton Church of England Primary Academy?
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy is in Great Yarmouth, NR31 9BT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hopton Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hopton 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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