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Ludham Primary School and Nursery

North Norfolk, NR29 5QNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
#5,215
of 13,686 nationally

About Ludham Primary School and Nursery

Ludham Primary School and Nursery is a small state primary in the Norfolk local authority, serving 113 pupils aged 2 to 11 in the North Norfolk area. It sits within a competitive local landscape: among the 344 primary schools in Norfolk, it ranks 54th overall, and within the North Norfolk district specifically it places 7th out of 30 schools. Its top-performing local peers include Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy and Surlingham Primary School, both of which achieved the highest possible ranking score of 100, as well as Stalham Academy with a score of 89. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 16 applications for just 7 places, with all 7 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This suggests strong local demand, particularly from families who value a village-style primary with nursery provision and a Good Ofsted rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Great Yarmouth, North Norfolk, NR29 5QN
HeadteacherAndrea Goreham
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils113
Free School Meals (FSM)20.7%
School Capacity113 / 120 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolICT SuiteArt StudiosSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisCricketAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubGardeningFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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