The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 28% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
28%
-34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Tanya Treavett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Elmham Road, Beetley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4BW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley?
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley take?
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley?
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley is in Dereham, NR20 4BW, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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