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Heacham Junior School

Academy converter · King's Lynn · PE31 7EJ

Ages 7–11 · 94 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

73%

Overall absence

4.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-11-14

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)73%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.4%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
3.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.9%
Enrolments in measure
105

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 fill78%

94 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
94
Boys / girls
48 / 46
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
94 / 120 (78%)
Free school meals
31.9%
FSM pupils
30
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
West Norfolk Academies Trust
Headteacher
Ms Louise Jackson

Location

Address
College Drive, Heacham
Postcode
PE31 7EJ
Town
King's Lynn
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Constituency
North West Norfolk
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, 94 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 31.9%.

Open schools in King's Lynn
62
Primary schools in King's Lynn
52
Academies among open schools in King's Lynn
74% (46)
Open schools in PE31
11
Primary in PE31
11
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Primary in Norfolk LA
344

Nearby primary 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 PE31

  • Heacham Infant and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE31 7DQ · Norfolk

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM22.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Snettisham Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE31 7LT · Norfolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence8.2%
    • FSM38.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

  • Hunstanton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Hunstanton · PE36 5DY · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM32.9%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Louise Jackson
Telephone
01485571013
Website
http://www.heachamjunior.co.uk

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