Great Ellingham Primary School
URN: 120812 • Attleborough NR17 1HX
Overview
- Name
- Great Ellingham Primary School
- URN
- 120812
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Dekker (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01953453342
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hingham Road, Attleborough NR17 1HX
Summary
Great Ellingham Primary School is a community school located in the village of Great Ellingham, near Attleborough, Norfolk. Catering to approximately 180 pupils aged 4 to 11, the school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where every child is valued. The school operates mixed-age classes, allowing pupils to spend two years in each class, promoting a strong sense of community and collaboration among students.
The school has recently been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in March 2023, reflecting its commitment to high standards of education and behaviour. Great Ellingham emphasizes the importance of learning and personal development, with opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles such as House Captains and members of the school council. The school also engages in collaborative events with its federation partner, Rocklands Community Primary School, enhancing the educational experience through shared activities.
Parents are encouraged to participate in school life, with open mornings held annually for prospective families. The school maintains a focus on data protection and offers online payment options through SCOPAY for convenience. For further information, parents can contact the school office directly.
The school has recently been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in March 2023, reflecting its commitment to high standards of education and behaviour. Great Ellingham emphasizes the importance of learning and personal development, with opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles such as House Captains and members of the school council. The school also engages in collaborative events with its federation partner, Rocklands Community Primary School, enhancing the educational experience through shared activities.
Parents are encouraged to participate in school life, with open mornings held annually for prospective families. The school maintains a focus on data protection and offers online payment options through SCOPAY for convenience. For further information, parents can contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Great Ellingham Ofsted report 2023 (download)
- Rocklands Primary (other)
- Great Ellingham Primary (other)
- Great Ellingham and Rocklands Schools Federation (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 180 | 93 | 87 | 180 | 9.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 177 | 87 | 90 | 180 | 9.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 177 | 81 | 96 | 180 | 7.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 177 | 81 | 96 | 180 | 7.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 171 | 78 | 93 | 175 | 5.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 169 | 85 | 84 | 175 | 8.90 |
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