The Damara School
IndependentPrimary
The Damara School
Ages5 – 16
27 pupils
Good· Nov 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Norfolk
Head Teacher
Ms Kate Haley
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
April 2021
Website
www.lotustrust.org.uk
Reference Number
148395
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils27 (84% of capacity)
Age Range5 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls74% / 26%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
4 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Nov 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Each pupil's needs are addressed and regularly reviewed.
- Support is tailored and reviewed to meet pupils' needs.
Curriculum11- Uses quality texts and phonics, but needs improvement in spelling.
- School is developing staff expertise in delivering it effectively.
Leadership2- School is well led and managed with a long-term view.
- Focus on staff development and training improves teaching.
Safeguarding2- Pupils receive life-changing support, care and attention.
- The school is calm and pupils work hard in a safe environment.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils make rapid progress and are on track for qualifications.
- Pupils' spelling skills are not as secure as they should be.
Teaching Quality2- Pupils are taught by skilled teachers who engage their interest.
- Consistency in supporting new learning is ensured in most lessons.
Personal Development2- Pupils genuinely take care of each other and celebrate changes.
- Secondary pupils receive appropriate careers guidance.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave well and know how to act in different situations.
- Many pupils attend school regularly for the first time in years.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2024
- 2023Good
- 2021
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
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