Ludham Primary School and Nursery has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Ludham Primary School and Nursery.
Ludham Primary School and Nursery, Great Yarmouth
Ludham Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Great Yarmouth. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 29 schools in Great Yarmouth with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Ludham Primary School and Nursery in detail
Ludham Primary School and Nursery in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and dance.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Ludham Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ludham Primary School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Ludham Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Ludham Primary School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ludham Primary School and Nursery are Ludham Primary School and Nursery (under 0.1 miles); Catfield CofE Primary Academy (1.7 miles, 92% reading, 75% maths); Horning Community Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 50% maths); and Neatishead Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 57% maths).
Ludham Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Ludham Primary School and NurseryCatfield CofE Primary AcademyHorning Community Primary SchoolNeatishead Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (5%).
Staffing
Ludham Primary School and Nursery had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ludham Primary School and Nursery.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kings Arms (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
Ludham Primary School and Nursery recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from December 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 87% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ludham Primary School and Nursery
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ludham Primary School and Nursery from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ludham Primary School and Nursery is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Ludham Primary School and Nursery
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
93 pupils
105 places
12 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Great Yarmouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Great Yarmouth
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
22.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
110
Total Pupils
55
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
14.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,478
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,968
Per pupil
£710k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
19.0%
Persistent absence
79
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Ludham Primary School and Nursery
What are SATs results like at Ludham Primary School and Nursery?
Of the pupils at Ludham Primary School and Nursery who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Ludham Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ludham Primary School and Nursery's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ludham Primary School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Ludham Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ludham Primary School and Nursery?
Ludham Primary School and Nursery was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Ludham Primary School and Nursery?
Classes at Ludham Primary School and Nursery average 19.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ludham Primary School and Nursery?
Ludham Primary School and Nursery has around 110 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ludham Primary School and Nursery?
6% of sessions were missed at Ludham Primary School and Nursery in 2024/25. 19% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ludham Primary School and Nursery?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Ludham Primary School and Nursery on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is Ludham Primary School and Nursery?
Ludham Primary School and Nursery is at School Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5QN.