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North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
Holt Road, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5JS, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.4 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
54
Capacity
105
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small student population of 54, the primary academy has shown some challenges, as reflected in its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" from January 2023. While the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably low at 33%, it still ranks in the top 96% of schools across the UK for expected standards. Parents should consider the school's current performance and the potential for growth in a supportive environment.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Location
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52.75168, 0.94262 · NR20 5JS
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN150625
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery a good school?
North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery scores 2.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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