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Dersingham Primary School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6LRPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#8,193
of 13,686 nationally

About Dersingham Primary School

Dersingham Primary School sits within the Norfolk local authority, a large county with 344 primary schools, and is one of 58 primaries in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district. In the local rankings for Key Stage 2 performance, it places 21st out of those 58, putting it comfortably in the top half of its immediate area. The top-performing peers in the same district — Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy, Surlingham Primary School, and Stalham Academy — all achieved perfect ranking scores, setting a high bar. Dersingham's own score of 59 places it in the bottom 50% nationally, but within its local landscape it holds a solid middle-ground position. The school is led by headteacher Zoe Warren and caters for 206 pupils aged 2 to 11, with capacity for 250, meaning it is not yet full. It offers nursery provision and a mixed-gender, state-funded environment, making it a standard community primary within a competitive local market.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressAdmirals Drive, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6LR
HeadteacherZoe Warren
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)26.9%
School Capacity206 / 250 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersGymnasticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessGardeningScience ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

After-school care

15:00-17:30

Source: dersingham.norfolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Dersingham Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.