Hickling CofE Infants Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 7

Ofsted: Good

The Street, Hickling, Norwich, NR12 0XXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hickling CofE Infants Academy is a primary school in Norwich for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 July 2013, report published 10 September 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

11 pupils on roll, with places for 45

Eligible for free school meals9.1%

9.1%, 17.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.1%

9.1%, 5.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hickling CofE Infants Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Stalham Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	82% met the expected standard
Catfield CofE Primary Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	75% met the expected standard
Stalham Infant School and Nursery	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Ludham Primary School and Nursery	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Natalie Butcher
Phone: 01692598355
Website: swallowtailfederation.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: The Street, Hickling, Norwich, NR12 0XX
Local authority: Norfolk
URN: 150249

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.