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Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy
Back Lane, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2AR, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.2 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
72
Capacity
77
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although only 33% of pupils are achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. While it ranks in the top 96% nationally for expected outcomes, the lack of students reaching higher standards may be a concern for some parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, suggesting there is room for improvement in engagement and communication.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
79%
Good range of subjects
77%
School keeps me informed
74%
My child makes good progress
70%
School supports development
70%
My child is happy
67%
Behaviour is good
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School has high expectations
65%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Location
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52.70507, 0.68511 · PE32 2AR
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN142467
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.castleacre.dneat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2018.
Is Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy scores 7.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
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