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Hickling CofE Infants Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hickling CofE Infants Academy is an academy converter primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 22 pupils, and a capacity of 45 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

22

Pupils

45

Capacity

49%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Hickling CofE Infants Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hickling CofE Infants Academy?

The catchment area for Hickling CofE Infants Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Hickling CofE Infants Academy is managed by Norfolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Norfolk catchment area documents →

Hickling CofE Infants Academy: 45 places, 49% filled: places available

Hickling CofE Infants Academy has a published admission number of 45 places. 22 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 49%. At 49% full, the school currently has headroom below its 45 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Norwich.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Norfolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Norfolk school admissions →

Hickling CofE Infants Academy: School Information

Full address
The Street, Hickling, Norwich, NR12 0XX
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
5.6% of pupils
DfE URN
150249

Other Primary Schools in Norwich

If Hickling CofE Infants Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Norfolk

Hickling CofE Infants Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Norfolk. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hickling CofE Infants Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hickling CofE Infants Academy

What is the catchment area for Hickling CofE Infants Academy?

The catchment area for Hickling CofE Infants Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hickling CofE Infants Academy oversubscribed?

Hickling CofE Infants Academy has a capacity of 45 places and currently has 22 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for Hickling CofE Infants Academy?

Hickling CofE Infants Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Hickling CofE Infants Academy cover?

Hickling CofE Infants Academy is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hickling CofE Infants Academy?

Hickling CofE Infants Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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