Lingwood Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road Norwich Lingwood Norfolk NR13 4AZ |
| Phone | 01603712295 |
| Reference Number | 142005 |
Lingwood Primary Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since the previous inspection in June 2018. The school has successfully navigated a period of significant change and is part of the HEART Education Trust. Pupils express pride in their school environment, highlighting the supportive and friendly atmosphere. They enjoy learning and demonstrate positive social interactions, indicating a strong sense of community and belonging. The curriculum is well-structured and designed to foster ambition in students, particularly in reading, and pupils with special educational needs receive appropriate support, although some still face challenges in accessing the full breadth of the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.49%
Girls: 49.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 5 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 6 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 07 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud and articulate about their school.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured.
- Consistent and effective teaching of phonics enhances early reading skills.
- Pupils receive the support they need to catch up in reading.
- There is a positive and respectful school culture.
- Leaders have successfully managed recent staffing changes.
- Pupils value extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- A few pupils with SEND do not currently access the full breadth of the new curriculum.
- Implementation of the new curriculum is still in early stages.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 48 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 57 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 49 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 46 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 44 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 47 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 34 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 57 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 43 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 57 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 31 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 57 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 45 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 42 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 57 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 41 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 57 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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