Cringleford CE VA Primary School
108%
Capacity
453
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Cringleford CE VA Primary School
Cringleford CE VA Primary School is a Church of England state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, located in the South Norfolk borough under Norfolk local authority. The school is currently oversubscribed, with 136 total applications for 58 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.34. Of those, 57 were first-preference applications, and 57 first-preference offers were made, indicating strong local demand. The school operates above its stated capacity of 420, with 453 pupils on roll. Its percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools nationally. The headteacher is Julia Humphrey, and the school’s religious character as Church of England may appeal to families seeking a faith-based primary education within the state system.
Academically, Cringleford performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Norfolk LA average of just 52%. The school ranks 8th out of 54 primary schools in South Norfolk, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Reading and maths average scores were 109 and 107 respectively, with 45% of pupils achieving a higher standard in reading and 32% in maths. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024, the school was rated Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding. This represents a downgrade from its previous Outstanding rating in 2017, though behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and early years provision all remain Good. The school does not have a sixth form or nursery provision.
Facilities include a library, sports hall, chapel, art studios and a Forest School programme, supporting a broad curriculum. Sports on offer include tennis, swimming, athletics, cricket, netball, rounders and dance, while clubs include art, science and eco clubs. The school provides for a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and social, emotional and mental health support. For families considering Cringleford, the oversubscription figures make it clear that securing a place is competitive, and the school’s strong KS2 outcomes and Good Ofsted rating will appeal to those prioritising academic standards within a faith-based, community-focused setting. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is West Earlham Infant and Nursery School, 2.7 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dragonfly Lane, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR4 7JR |
| Headteacher | Julia Humphrey |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 453 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 453 / 420 (108% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2578th of 13,686
Nationally
250th of 1,612
In East of England
8th of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
136
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Source: cringleford.norfolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British64.9%
- Asian9.0%
- Mixed7.7%
- White (other)5.5%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Dragonfly Lane, Norwich
South Norfolk, NR4 7JR
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