The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 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
- 75
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 28%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennie Muller (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Norwich Road, Yaxham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1RU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy?
Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy currently has 75 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy take?
Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy?
Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy is in Dereham, NR19 1RU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Yaxham 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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