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Lakenham Primary School

Norwich, NR1 2HLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
35%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#12,969
of 13,686 nationally

About Lakenham Primary School

Lakenham Primary School sits within the Norfolk local authority, a large county with 344 primary schools. In the most recent local rankings based on Key Stage 2 results, the school placed 223rd, placing it in the bottom half of its cohort. For a more direct comparison, the top-performing peers in the area include Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy and Surlingham Primary School, both of which achieved the highest possible ranking score. Lakenham’s own ranking score of 35 places it well behind these leaders, and the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Charles Darwin Primary School, just 1.3 kilometres away. This context matters for parents weighing up options in Norwich, where the school’s position in the local landscape is clear: it is a Good-rated school operating in a competitive environment, with several higher-ranked alternatives nearby.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCity Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR1 2HL
HeadteacherCassandra Williams
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils409
Free School Meals (FSM)31.9%
School Capacity409 / 420 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceCricketFootballAthleticsTennisRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirBook ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: lakenhamprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakenham Primary School

Lakenham 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.