Dersingham Primary School, King's Lynn

Good
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Ages 2โ€“11

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.5km)Possible (~2.2km)Unlikely (~2.8km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Zoe Warren
Pupils:199 / 250 capacity
LA:Norfolk
Phone:01485540308
Address:Admirals Drive, Dersingham, King's Lynn, PE31 6LR
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2013

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted ยท 3 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 14 November 2023View full report
URN:138795
UKPRN:10079119
Diocese:Diocese of Norwich
Constituency:North West Norfolk
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2014 inspection.

Rated Good for

Leadership & management.

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At a Glance

25.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-7ppMaths-14ppWriting

Reading has declined from 69% to 62%. Maths has declined from 83% to 69%. Writing has remained stable at around 62%.

Class Sizes

24.6

Avg class size

19.0

Infant (KS1)

28.8

KS2

7

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

80%

Available places

199 pupils

250 capacity

51 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - King's Lynn

Low pressure
New homes approved:2,480
Projected new pupils:620

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for King's Lynn

Admissions Demand - Norfolk

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

Places available

9,822

Applications

7,691

Got 1st preference

95.8%

Got preferred school

98.9%

Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)

Inspection History(3)

14 November 2023
11 January 2018
15 July 2014
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.59083%

Overall absence

11.04294%

Persistent absence

163

Enrolments

Authorised4.37529%
Unauthorised1.21555%
Persistent (10%+)11.04294%
Severe (50%+)1.22699%

Absence trend

4.11466%
18/19
4.14014%
20/21
7.38248%
21/22
4.88205%
22/23
5.16025%
23/24
5.59083%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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