The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
93
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.
24% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 54
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Victoria McConnell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Holt Road, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5JS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery?
North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery currently has 54 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery take?
North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery?
North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery is in Dereham, NR20 5JS, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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