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Churchill Park Complex Needs School

Academy special converter · King's Lynn · PE30 4RP

Ages 2–19 · 230 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

11.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-09

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence11.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)39.4%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
9.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.7%
Enrolments in measure
216

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill107%

230 pupils · 215 places

Pupils on roll
230
Boys / girls
170 / 60
School capacity
215
Capacity fill
230 / 215 (107%)
Free school meals
59.9%
FSM pupils
130
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Unity Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Ellie Weatherall

Location

Address
Winston Churchill Drive, Fairstead
Postcode
PE30 4RP
Town
King's Lynn
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Constituency
North West Norfolk
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 2–19, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, 230 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 59.9%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty….

Open schools in King's Lynn
62
Academies among open schools in King's Lynn
74% (46)
Open schools in PE30
23
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in King's LynnNear PE30

  • King's Oak Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 4QJ · Norfolk

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM44.9%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Springwood High School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    King's Lynn · PE30 4AW · Norfolk

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.7
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence7.4%

    0.8 miles away

  • Howard Junior School

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 4QJ · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM44.4%

    0.8 miles away

  • St Martha's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    KING'S LYNN · PE30 4AY · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM5.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Gaywood Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 4AY · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM16.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • King's Lynn Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    King's Lynn · PE30 4QG · Norfolk

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.9
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence10.1%

    1.0 miles away

  • King Edward VII Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    King's Lynn · PE30 2QB · Norfolk

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.5
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence10.4%

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Ellie Weatherall
Telephone
01553763679
Website
www.churchillpark.co.uk

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