Dersingham Primary School
82%
Capacity
206
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Dersingham Primary School
Dersingham Primary School is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England (PE31 6LR), welcoming pupils aged 2 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 250 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Dersingham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Zoe Warren, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8193rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 58 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
Dersingham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 21 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
Dersingham Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dersingham Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Dersingham Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Address | Admirals Drive, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6LR |
| Headteacher | Zoe Warren |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.9% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 250 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8193rd of 13,686
Nationally
888th of 1,612
In East of England
21st of 58
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
59%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
28
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Admirals Drive, King's Lynn
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6LR
Admirals Drive, King's Lynn
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6LR
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