SchoolScoresSheringham Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Cooper Road, Off Holway Road, Sheringham, NR26 8UH
01263 823848 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 July 2013.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 November 2023: 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
109 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 130th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 84th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 93rd highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 65th highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 51% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 78 parents who had raised a concern Joint 114th highest of 183 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 77% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 98th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%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
56 pupils in this year group.
61% — 5 points above the Norfolk average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 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. | 107 | 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 36 |
| Of those, offered a place | 36 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 54 |
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 156th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 149th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.0% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 164th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 164th lowest of 341 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 209th lowest of 341 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 156th highest of 343 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 119th highest of 343 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 149th highest of 256 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 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
- Gresham Village School and Nursery 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sheringham Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sheringham Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 July 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Sheringham Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sheringham Community Primary School?
87% of the 109 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Sheringham Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sheringham Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 36 families put Sheringham Community Primary School as their first choice for 36 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 36 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 120851.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.