Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
Creake Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, NR21 9NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Fakenham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 8 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Pupils meet the high expectations the school has for them. They enjoy following a well-structured curriculum. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. Most show respect for their teachers and other adults. The children in Reception co-operate well with older pupils in the class. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They play well together at breaktimes. They value the support they receive from staff. Pupils recognise bullying when it occurs. They know how to report bullying and are confident that teachers will deal with it effectively. This means behaviour is positive most of the time. Sometimes, a few pupils disrupt learning by talking too loudly or shouting out in class. Teachers usually intervene effectively so that learning is not hampered. Pupils have access to a wide range of well-attended clubs including art, sport and well-being. Pupils vote for ambassadors and take on responsibilities in their classrooms. They appreciate the school's enrichment provision, including opportunities to hear musical productions, theatre visits, and educational visits such as the residential trip in Year 5 and 6. The school's enrichment helps to develop pupils' confidence and character.
What the school should improve
- A new behaviour policy has been implemented. Some staff do not use this consistently. On the few occasions where this is the case, some pupils do not meet staff expectations and their behaviour goes unchallenged. The school should ensure that the recently introduced behaviour policy is understood by all staff and applied consistently in all classes so that all pupils consistently behave well.
- For some SEND pupils, leaders' guidance for staff does not clarify exactly what is needed for pupils to be able to learn effectively. As a result, staff do not always provide the necessary support. Leaders should ensure that guidance about pupils with SEND makes clear exactly what these pupils need.
Pupil numbers and mix
61 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Little Snoring Community Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Blenheim Park Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Suzannah Hayes
- Phone
- 01328862704
- Address
- Creake Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, NR21 9NQ
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 141918
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.