Lingwood Primary Academy, Lingwood

In its own words: "At Lingwood, we are dedicated to ensuring children learn and grow into life-long learners and have experienced a broad and balanced curriculum. All of our staff are passionate about learning and teach the children of Lingwood to grow into confident, compassionate members of the community."

The school runs after-school care until 5:00pm.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Lingwood Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Lingwood Primary Academy as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lingwood Primary Academy are Blofield Primary School (2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths); Brundall Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 66% maths); Hemblington Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 53% maths); and Acle Church of England Primary Academy (3 miles, 57% reading, 43% maths).

Lingwood Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Lingwood Primary Academy is one of 40 schools run by Unity Schools Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Lingwood Primary Academy provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Lingwood Rail Station, about 100 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hilary Close (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).

In 2024/25, Lingwood Primary Academy issued 17 suspensions, 8.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.