Poringland Primary School
Community primary school in Norwich (Norfolk).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The vision for our school means that we want HAPPY ACTIVE INSPIRED HEALTHY LEARNERS All children will leave Poringland: 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.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Climbing
- Swimming
- Accelerated Reader
- Charanga (Music)
- Letters and Sounds
- PATHS Programme
- Purple Mash
- White Rose Maths
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 120841
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- South Norfolk
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Becky Anderson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Rosemary Kett Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Becky Anderson Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Stuart Whitaker Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jackie Drew | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Charlie Atkins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Ann Clark | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Danielle Golding | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Katie Didwell Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Owen Appleton Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record