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Surlingham Primary School

Surlingham Primary School

South Norfolk, NR14 7DQPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

49%

Capacity

59

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About Surlingham Primary School

Surlingham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 59 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 120 places).

Ofsted has rated Surlingham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Boag, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 39th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 54 in South Norfolk.

Surlingham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 7 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 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 Surlingham Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Athletics, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Choir, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Surlingham 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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWalnut Hill, Rockland St Mary Primary School, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR14 7DQ
HeadteacherHannah Boag
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils59
Free School Meals (FSM)13.6%
School Capacity59 / 120 (49% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)

39th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

6th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 5%

2nd of 54

In South Norfolk

Top 5%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

100%

Expected Standard

17%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:100%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:100%
Higher:33%
MathsAvg Score: 108
Expected:100%
Higher:33%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +55%

'22/23

45%

'23/24

100%

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

5
Sports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballCricketAthleticsGymnasticsCross CountryTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningChoirFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

7

Applications

13

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

7 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Surlingham Primary School

Surlingham 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.

Contact Information

01058538214www.rockland-surlingham-schools.co.uk

Walnut Hill, Rockland St Mary Primary School, Norwich

South Norfolk, NR14 7DQ

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Walnut Hill, Rockland St Mary Primary School, Norwich

South Norfolk, NR14 7DQ

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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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