The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 26.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Warren
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Admirals Drive, Dersingham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6LR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Dersingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dersingham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dersingham Primary School?
Dersingham Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dersingham Primary School take?
Dersingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dersingham Primary School?
Dersingham Primary School is in King's Lynn, PE31 6LR, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dersingham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dersingham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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