Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy
Back Lane, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in King's Lynn for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 33rd of 41 primary schools in King's Lynn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2018, report published 28 November 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
The school provides a calm environment for pupils to learn and make friends. Positive and respectful relationships between staff and pupils gives pupils confidence to ask questions, share worries and be listened to. Pupils of all ages mingle happily together at break times. Older pupils help the younger pupils to play safely. Pupils enjoy the familiar routine of daily assemblies. They appreciate the way that the school recognises and rewards them for emulating the school's values. For example, when they show that they have been a 'Good Samaritan'. Pupils know that learning is important. This supports them to be polite, attentive and engaged in lessons. The school is ambitious for all pupils to learn important knowledge and skills. Lessons and additional catch-up opportunities support pupils to become better readers, writers and mathematicians. Pupils confidently read aloud and take part in speedy arithmetic and times table practice sessions. Pupils enjoy talking about what they have learned. Pupils take on a variety of leadership roles. They participate in a range of extra-curricular activities and community engagement events. This supports pupils to develop confidence. Residential trips provide opportunities for pupils to make friends with pupils from other schools in the federation.
What the school should improve
- Some of the school's new approaches to supporting pupils' foundational skills are inconsistently applied. As a result, some pupils do not develop their writing fluency as well as they should. The school and the trust should ensure that staff have the confidence and expertise to support pupils to write with accuracy and fluency.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
86 pupils on roll, with places for 77
Schools near Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporle Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Swaffham Meadow Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 0% met the expected standard |
| Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Narborough Church of England Primary Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Swaffham CofE Primary Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anne Neary
- Phone
- 01760755305
- Address
- Back Lane, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AR
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 142467
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.