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Foulsham Primary School Academy
High Street, Foulsham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5RT, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.2 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
68
Capacity
105
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths at the expected level compared to the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, although the percentage of students achieving higher standards at KS2 is currently at 0%. Limited overall data suggests there may be areas for improvement, especially in elevating student performance.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% 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 (14 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child feels safe
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
Behaviour is good
71%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Location
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52.78254, 1.01071 · NR20 5RT
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN144428
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.foulshamprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Foulsham Primary School Academy rated by Ofsted?
Foulsham Primary School Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Foulsham Primary School Academy a good school?
Foulsham Primary School Academy scores 19.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Foulsham Primary School Academy?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Foulsham Primary School Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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