Poringland Primary School, Norwich

In its own words: "The values for our school means that at Poringland Primary School and Nursery all staff and children are respectful, kind and honest. Poringland Primary School and Nursery will be known for its caring, supportive environment; a school where staff are valued and respected, who work together tirelessly to ensure everyone reaches their potential, both children and adults."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

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

Results rose from 78% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Poringland Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Poringland Primary School are Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.5 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 94% maths); Stoke Holy Cross Primary School (2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 76% maths); Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 75% maths); and Rockland St Mary Primary School (2.9 miles, Good).

Poringland Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 28 pupils (6.1%) received SEN support and 20 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Poringland Primary School.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rectory Lane (adjacent), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Poringland Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Poringland Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.