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Lingwood Primary Academy

Lingwood Primary Academy

Broadland, NR13 4AZPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

98%

Capacity

206

Pupils

1.7x

Demand

About Lingwood Primary Academy

Lingwood Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Broadland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Lingwood Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Laycock, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9907th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 35 in Broadland.

Lingwood Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 24 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lingwood Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Broadland, Lingwood Primary Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation Road, Lingwood, Broadland, NR13 4AZ
HeadteacherCaroline Laycock
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)13.2%
School Capacity206 / 210 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (5 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)

9907th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 72%

1098th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 68%

24th of 35

In Broadland

Top 69%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

53%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:80%
Higher:27%
Writing
Expected:57%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:80%
Higher:13%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable

'22/23

53%

'23/24

53%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballRoundersCross CountryDanceAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

24

Applications

41

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

23 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lingwood Primary Academy

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

Contact Information

01603712295

Station Road, Lingwood

Broadland, NR13 4AZ

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Station Road, Lingwood

Broadland, NR13 4AZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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