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Highgate Infant School

Academy converter · King's Lynn · PE30 2PS

Ages 4–7 · 63 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

5.5%

Admissions demand

0.64 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-09-24

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.5%
Unauthorised0.5%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.5%
Enrolments in measure
44

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.64 · Often has places

1st preferences

9

Places offered

14

1st-preference offers

9

Total preferences (any rank)
31
Preferred offers (top 3)
14
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill70%

63 pupils · 90 places

Pupils on roll
63
Boys / girls
31 / 32
School capacity
90
Capacity fill
63 / 90 (70%)
Free school meals
54%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

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: UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Unity Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Cheryl Kirby

Location

Address
Gaywood Road
Postcode
PE30 2PS
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

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 4–7, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, 63 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 54%.

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 PE30
23
Primary in PE30
15
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 PE30

  • Eastgate Academy

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    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 1QA · Norfolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM36.0%
    • Demand1.43

    0.2 miles away

  • Greyfriars Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS228%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM44.2%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Greenpark Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM37.7%
    • Demand0.96

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  • Howard Junior School

    Ofsted: Inadequate

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    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM44.4%

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  • King's Oak Academy

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    Ages 2–7

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

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  • West Lynn Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE34 3JL · Norfolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM27.3%
    • Demand0.93

    1.0 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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Cheryl Kirby
Telephone
01553772496
Website
https://highgateinfant.uk/

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