Lakenham Primary School

About Lakenham Primary School

Lakenham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Norwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 409 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Lakenham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cassandra Williams, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12969th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 22 in Norwich.

Lakenham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 50 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lakenham Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Football, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Book Club, Coding and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Norwich, Lakenham 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.

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