Great Ellingham Primary School
100%
Capacity
180
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Great Ellingham Primary School
Great Ellingham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 180 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Great Ellingham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Dekker, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11894th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 43 in Breckland.
Great Ellingham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 23 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Ellingham Primary School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Cricket, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Gardening, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Great Ellingham 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hingham Road, Attleborough, Breckland, NR17 1HX |
| Headteacher | Julie Dekker |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 180 / 180 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11894th of 13,686
Nationally
1341st of 1,612
In East of England
25th of 43
In Breckland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
44%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
78
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hingham Road, Attleborough
Breckland, NR17 1HX
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