What ages does Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy teach?

Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy teaches children aged 4 to 11. It is a primary school in Norwich.

Who is the headteacher of Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy?

The headteacher of Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy is Mrs Laura Watts, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy been inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How many pupils are at Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy?

Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy has 32 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 11.

Is Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy full?

Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy has capacity for 98 pupils and 32 on roll (33%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?

Yes. Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Norwich.

Does Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy have a nursery?

No. The schools register records Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy as having no nursery classes.

Is Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What SEN provision does Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy have?

The schools register lists Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy's special educational needs provision as: HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.

What is Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy's absence rate?

Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy's overall absence rate is 9.8% in the latest published census.

What are Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy's exam results?

Where the Department for Education has published them, Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

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Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy

The Street, Happisburgh, Norwich, NR12 0AB

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Watts
Diocese: Diocese of Norwich
Sponsor: The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust
SEN provision: HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Constituency: North Norfolk
Setting: Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Capacity: 98
Pupils on roll: 32
URN: 150067
Local authority: Norfolk
Website: School website
Telephone: 01692650335

About this school

Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy is a Church of England primary academy in Norwich. It teaches children aged 4 to 11 and has 32 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has inspected Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy, and its latest judgement is set out below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 12 October 2021 · report published 21 November 2021

Requires improvement

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Requires improvement
Early years: Requires improvement
Safeguarding: Effective

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Happisburgh CofE VA Primary School (URN 121039).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Exam results

Key stage 2 (end of primary school)

Measure	2024/25
Pupils at the end of key stage 2	16
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths	50%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths	0%
Expected standard in reading	56%
Expected standard in maths	63%
Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling	69%
Average scaled score in reading	104.0
Average scaled score in maths	102.0

How Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy compares

Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy ranked 180th of 266 primary schools in Norfolk for KS2 results in 2024/25. Its KS2 result was higher than 21% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 9% of England schools in 2024/25.

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	50%	9.8%	12.2%	32	—
East Ruston Infant School & Nursery	—	5%	30%	37	2.5 miles
Bacton Primary School	38%	4.2%	25.4%	77	2.6 miles
Stalham Infant School and Nursery	—	5.1%	29.2%	118	3.6 miles
Stalham Academy	82%	4.9%	30.8%	217	3.8 miles
Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy	—	6.2%	20%	32	4.4 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 12.24%
English as an additional language: 4.1%
Overall absence: 9.75%
Persistent absence: 27.45%

Location

Nearby schools

East Ruston Infant School & Nursery
Primary · Norwich

2.5 miles
Bacton Primary School
Primary · Norwich

2.6 miles
Stalham Infant School and Nursery
Primary · Norwich

3.6 miles
Stalham Academy
Primary · Norwich

3.8 miles
Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy
Primary · Norwich

4.4 miles

Other schools in Norwich

Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy ranks 74th of the 102 ranked primary schools in Norwich.

Acle Church of England Primary Academy Primary
Aldborough Primary School Primary
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Angel Road Infant School Primary
Angel Road Junior School Primary
Antingham and Southrepps Primary School Primary
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School Primary
Aslacton Primary School Primary
Avenue Junior School Primary
Bacton Primary School Primary
Banham Primary School Primary
Barford Primary School Primary

Common questions

What ages does Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy teach?: Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy teaches children aged 4 to 11. It is a primary school in Norwich.
Who is the headteacher of Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy?: The headteacher of Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy is Mrs Laura Watts, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy been inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How many pupils are at Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy?: Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy has 32 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 11.
Is Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy full?: Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy has capacity for 98 pupils and 32 on roll (33%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?: Yes. Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Norwich.
Does Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy have a nursery?: No. The schools register records Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy as having no nursery classes.
Is Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
What SEN provision does Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy have?: The schools register lists Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy's special educational needs provision as: HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.
How does Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy compare with other schools in Norfolk?: Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy ranked 180th of 266 primary schools in Norfolk for key stage 2 results. Its KS2 result was higher than 21% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 9% of England schools in 2024/25. Results reflect each cohort as well as the school, so treat rankings as a starting point.
What is Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy's absence rate?: Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy's overall absence rate is 9.8% in the latest published census.
What are Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy's exam results?: Where the Department for Education has published them, Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.