Lingwood Primary Academy
About Lingwood Primary Academy
Lingwood Primary Academy sits within the Norfolk local authority, in the Broadland borough, and is one of 344 primary schools in the county. When ranked by the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, it places 137th in Norfolk and 24th out of 35 schools within Broadland itself. That puts it in the bottom half of schools nationally, at the 72nd percentile. Among its local peers, the top-performing schools in the area are Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy and Surlingham Primary School, both of which achieved a perfect ranking score of 100, followed by Stalham Academy on 89. Lingwood’s score of 53 reflects a solid but not standout performance in the local landscape. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 3 to 11, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Caroline Laycock. It has a nursery provision and a capacity of 210 pupils, with 206 currently on roll.
Key Details
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- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Latest monitoring visit (5 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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