The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 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
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Miss Caroline Laycock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Norwich, Lingwood, Norfolk, NR13 4AZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Lingwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lingwood Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lingwood Primary Academy?
Lingwood Primary Academy currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lingwood Primary Academy take?
Lingwood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lingwood Primary Academy?
Lingwood Primary Academy is in Lingwood, NR13 4AZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lingwood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Lingwood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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