SchoolScoresLingwood Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Station Road, Norwich, Lingwood, NR13 4AZ
01603 712295 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 June 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Norfolk comparisons use the 191 of its 343 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 152 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 151st highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 176th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 170th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 110th highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 0% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 12% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 171st highest of 183 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 3% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 157th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norfolk figures pool parents at the Norfolk schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
21 pupils in this year group.
81% — 25 points above the Norfolk average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 39 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 250th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 160th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 144th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 224th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 64th lowest of 341 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 61st lowest of 341 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 260th lowest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 237th lowest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 343 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.3 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 343 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 91st highest of 256 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 69% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Blofield Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brundall Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hemblington Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lingwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lingwood Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Lingwood Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lingwood Primary Academy?
72% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Lingwood Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lingwood Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Lingwood Primary Academy as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142005.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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