Dersingham Primary School
King's Lynn, PE31 6LR · Norfolk · primary school
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145th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 2,721 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dersingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for children who are not meeting the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Dersingham Primary School
Overview
Dersingham Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a ‘caring community’ where pupils are happy and enjoy learning. The report highlights a strong focus on pupil well-being, high expectations from staff, and a well-constructed curriculum that helps children build knowledge logically.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported, knowing they can ‘always turn to an adult for help’ with concerns.
- Teachers have ‘strong subject knowledge’ and present new information in small stages, ensuring pupils ‘understand and remember knowledge better’.
- Reading is a priority; the number of Year 1 pupils meeting the phonics standard is ‘significantly above the national average’.
- The school caters well for personal development, helping pupils build ‘positive relationships founded on respect and kindness’.
- Staff find their workload manageable and ‘think highly of those who lead the school’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ‘systematically evaluate the support given to some pupils with SEND’ to ensure they receive precise help to overcome learning barriers.
- Pupils’ knowledge of ‘some of the major world religions is limited’, requiring further development in the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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