Hindringham Church of England Primary School
Wells Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, NR21 0PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hindringham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Fakenham for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 July 2018, report published 19 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
There is a strong sense of community at this small school. All pupils, from Nursery up to Year 6 enjoy spending time together, both in their play and work. They are kind to each other. The older pupils naturally look out for and check on the youngest pupils without needing to be asked. They really enjoy playtimes, where there is lots to do. They play tennis together, use scooters and balance on the varied play equipment. The school expects pupils to work hard and to do well, and they do. Pupils get lots of practice using important mathematics and writing skills. Adults give pupils personalised advice on how to improve their work. When adults are working with particular year groups or individuals, the other pupils are highly respectful of them and engage in their own work or play quietly and sensibly. When pupils fall out with each other, or are a little silly, they know that the adults will sort this out. Pupils feel safe at the school. They have good relationships with the adults and can name people they would go to if they were upset or worried.
What the school should improve
- The way that the curriculum is laid out is more detailed in some subjects than others. This means that some pupils are not always taught the precise knowledge they need to be able to tackle future learning. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum sets out clearly the precise knowledge that pupils should learn in each subject.
- The school does not provide pupils with sufficient opportunities to learn about different cultures and societies. This means that pupils do not fully develop their understanding of modern, multi-cultural Britain and the world. The school needs to ensure that there are more opportunities for pupils to understand further their place in British society and the wider world.
Pupil numbers and mix
35 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Hindringham Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Snoring Community Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Walsingham CE VA Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Langham Village School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 50% met the expected standard |
| Astley Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Snowdon
- Phone
- 01328878323
- Address
- Wells Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, NR21 0PL
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121086
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.