The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 453
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Julia Humphrey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Dragonfly Lane, Cringleford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCringleford Prep
Primary · 814m away
Eaton Hall School, Norwich
Special school · 1.8km away
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
Eaton Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bluebell Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Earlham High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Colman Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
City Academy Norwich
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cringleford CE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cringleford CE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cringleford CE VA Primary School?
Cringleford CE VA Primary School currently has 453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cringleford CE VA Primary School take?
Cringleford CE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cringleford CE VA Primary School?
Cringleford CE VA Primary School is in Norwich, NR4 7JR, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cringleford CE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cringleford CE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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