What ages does Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy teach?

Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy teaches children aged 3 to 7. It is a primary school in Norwich.

Who is the headteacher of Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy?

The headteacher of Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy is Mrs Natalie Butcher, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy?

Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy has 32 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 7.

Is Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy full?

Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy has capacity for 75 pupils and 32 on roll (43%), 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 Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy a faith school?

Yes. Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Norwich.

Does Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy as having nursery classes.

Is Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy part of an academy trust?

Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy 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 is Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy's absence rate?

Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy's overall absence rate is 6.2% in the latest published census.

Does Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy

Denise Close, Off Laxfield Road, Norwich, NR12 9QP

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 3 to 7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher: Mrs Natalie Butcher
Diocese: Diocese of Norwich
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust
Constituency: North Norfolk
Setting: Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Capacity: 75
Pupils on roll: 32
URN: 150582
Local authority: Norfolk
Website: School website
Telephone: 01692580608

About this school

Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy is a Church of England primary academy in Norwich. It teaches children aged 3 to 7 and has 32 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in April 2024, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

How Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy compares

Its absence rate was lower than 35% of England schools in 2024/25.

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	—	6.2%	20%	32	—
Stalham Academy	82%	4.9%	30.8%	217	0.6 miles
Stalham Infant School and Nursery	—	5.1%	29.2%	118	1.0 miles
Catfield CofE Primary Academy	75%	6.9%	35.9%	84	1.7 miles
Hickling CofE Infants Academy	—	3.8%	6.3%	11	1.8 miles
Ludham Primary School and Nursery	—	—	—	—	3.4 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): 20%
English as an additional language: 0%
Overall absence: 6.2%
Persistent absence: 25%

Location

Nearby schools

Stalham Academy
Primary · Norwich

0.6 miles
Stalham Infant School and Nursery
Primary · Norwich

1.0 miles
Catfield CofE Primary Academy
Primary · Great Yarmouth

1.7 miles
Hickling CofE Infants Academy
Primary · Norwich

1.8 miles
Ludham Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Great Yarmouth

3.4 miles

Other 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 Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy teach?: Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy teaches children aged 3 to 7. It is a primary school in Norwich.
Who is the headteacher of Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy?: The headteacher of Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy is Mrs Natalie Butcher, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy?: Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy has 32 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 7.
Is Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy full?: Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy has capacity for 75 pupils and 32 on roll (43%), 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 Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy a faith school?: Yes. Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Norwich.
Does Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy as having nursery classes.
Is Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy part of an academy trust?: Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy 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 is Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy's absence rate?: Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy's overall absence rate is 6.2% in the latest published census.
Does Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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.