Cringleford CE VA Primary School
Dragonfly Lane, Cringleford, Norwich, NR4 7JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cringleford CE VA Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 10th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2024, report published 1 October 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 June 2024
Pupils, regardless of their background, are included with warmth and kindness. Their culture and the different languages they speak are celebrated. Pupils are proud of their diverse backgrounds. The school curriculum is thoughtfully constructed to reflect the school community. Pupils benefit from this approach. They love learning and achieve well. Pupils live out the school values of 'community, courage, and compassion'. They know how these values guide and support them to make kind and respectful choices. Pupils typically behave well. Older pupils act as excellent role models to younger pupils around school. A rich range of wider opportunities enhance and further the curriculum. Pupils benefit from the different extra-curricular clubs and trips. These are thoughtfully planned alongside the curriculum and mean that pupils not only broaden their horizons but also further their learning through these wider opportunities. The sporting offer for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), is a particular strength. Pupils eagerly take on leadership roles to ensure their voice is heard. School councillors, young interpreters and the culture council make meaningful contributions to school life. Pupils develop their confidence and leadership skills in these valued roles.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, teachers do not check pupils' understanding carefully enough. As a result, some pupils' misconceptions are not identified or addressed as quickly as they might. The school should ensure that all teachers know how to check what pupils have learned so that they can build knowledge securely over time in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
458 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Cringleford CE VA Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford Prep | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Eaton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Bluebell Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Colman Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Colman Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julia Humphrey
- Phone
- 01603454946
- Address
- Dragonfly Lane, Cringleford, Norwich, NR4 7JR
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121113
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.