Surlingham Primary School
Norwich, NR14 7DQ · Norfolk · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.8/10 against 3,927 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 41% | 3.98 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 26% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Surlingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 65 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 are working towards the expected standard? What specific clubs or trips are available this term? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Surlingham Primary School
Overview
Surlingham Primary School is described as a small village academy where pupils are taught to value others and treat each other with respect. The report highlights a nurturing environment where children are happy, behave well, and enjoy an ambitious curriculum designed by leaders and governors.
Strengths
- Pupils learn well and enjoy the curriculum, including extra-curricular opportunities like ukulele and karate.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum with clear links between subjects and effective assessment systems.
- Early reading is strong, with well-planned daily phonics sessions and effective support for less confident readers.
- Staff are well-trained to deliver engaging lessons, particularly in mathematics, which many pupils favour.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same high-quality curriculum as their classmates.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure links between personal, health, social and economic education and British values are more explicit, as some pupils do not understand how their learning relates to these values.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are vigilant, well-informed, and alert to signs of potential abuse.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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