Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wiveton Road, Blakeney, Holt, NR25 7NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Holt for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 September 2016, report published 20 October 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 March 2023
This is a school with a family feel. Pupils are warmly welcomed and supported by staff who give them expert care and attention. Older pupils look after their younger classmates in class and at playtimes. Pupils feel and are safe. They say that bullying is rare. Pupils know that if bullying does happen, the adults will sort it out. Pupils respond well to teachers' instructions and high expectations. They listen carefully and take care to set out their work neatly. They know what to do because teachers explain well. Lessons are calm and happy experiences for pupils to learn in. Pupils emulate the kindness modelled by their teachers. Pupils have plenty of chances to connect with the local community. Staff take them on a wide range of visits. They take boat trips to see the seals, join in with church activities and sing in the local nursing home. Pupils also learn about local people, culture, history and the natural environment. Pupils take time to reflect in regular collective worship. Pupils can spread their wings, meet new friends and develop their independence at federation-wide sports events and residential trips.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not sequenced disciplinary knowledge, such as map work in geography, precisely enough so that pupils build on prior knowledge. As a result, pupils do not always develop some aspects of subject-specific disciplinary knowledge well. Leaders need to refine the curriculum so that pupils achieve well in all subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
31 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langham Village School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Kelling CE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 17% met the expected standard |
| Holt Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Hindringham Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Astley Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Snowdon
- Phone
- 01263740531
- Address
- Wiveton Road, Blakeney, Holt, NR25 7NJ
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121108
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.