Lyng Church of England Primary Academy, Norwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lyng Church of England Primary Academy creates a calm, orderly environment where children thrive. Pupils behave exceptionally well because staff teach them clear expectations and model positive behaviour consistently. The school excels at helping all children - including those with additional needs or disadvantages - make strong progress through an ambitious, well-planned curriculum with a particular strength in reading.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and attendance, which is above national average
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading and phonics
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils, helping them achieve well from their starting points
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils, creating a safe and nurturing environment
- High-quality staff training linked to school priorities
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to be more consistent and precise with assessing what pupils know during lessons so misconceptions can be addressed more quickly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, enrichment activities, parent reading cafés, playtime and lunchtime activities for physical skill development
Lyng Church of England Primary Academy is a strong school where pupils behave exceptionally well, attend regularly, and achieve above national averages. Leaders have made positive changes since joining the trust in November 2022, with a clear focus on raising expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
13.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 88%. Maths has declined from 92% to 88%. Writing has improved from 77% to 81%.
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
87 pupils
120 capacity
33 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Norwich
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,822
Applications
7,691
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.66261%
Overall absence
4.7619%
Persistent absence
84
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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