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King's Lynn Academy

Academy sponsor led · King's Lynn · PE30 4QG

Ages 11–16 · 972 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

38.9

Overall absence

10.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • 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)

Progress 8-0.64
−20+2
Attainment 838.9
English & maths grade 5+37%
English & maths grade 4+55%
EBacc entry53%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.4%
Unauthorised3.3%
Authorised absence
6.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,002

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 fill88%

972 pupils · 1,100 places

Pupils on roll
972
Boys / girls
477 / 495
School capacity
1,100
Capacity fill
972 / 1,100 (88%)
Free school meals
31.9%
FSM pupils
310
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

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: EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Alan Fletcher

Location

Address
Queen Mary Road
Postcode
PE30 4QG
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
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
No 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 sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, 972 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.9%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in King's Lynn
62
Secondary schools in King's Lynn
4
Academies among open schools in King's Lynn
74% (46)
Open schools in PE30
23
Secondary in PE30
3
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Secondary in Norfolk LA
51

Nearby secondary 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 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%

    0.3 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%

    0.9 miles away

  • Howard Junior School

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 4QJ · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM44.4%

    0.3 miles away

  • King's Oak Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 4QJ · Norfolk

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM44.9%

    0.3 miles away

  • Highgate Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 2PS · Norfolk

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM54.0%

    0.5 miles away

  • Eastgate Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 1QA · Norfolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM36.0%

    0.6 miles away

  • Greyfriars Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Kings Lynn · PE30 5PY · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

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

    0.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Alan Fletcher
Telephone
01553774671
Website
http://www.kingslynnacademy.co.uk/

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