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Springwood High School

Academy converter · King's Lynn · PE30 4AW

Ages 11–18 · 1,988 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

46.7

Overall absence

7.4%

Admissions demand

1.24 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-12-12

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.05
−20+2
Attainment 846.7
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+71%
EBacc entry69%

EBacc APS: 4.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.3%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.5%
Enrolments in measure
1,443

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary 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

1.24 · Competitive

1st preferences

336

Places offered

272

1st-preference offers

270

Total preferences (any rank)
466
Preferred offers (top 3)
272
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

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 fill114%

1,988 pupils · 1,740 places

Pupils on roll
1,988
Boys / girls
924 / 1,064
School capacity
1,740
Capacity fill
1,988 / 1,740 (114%)
Free school meals
18.1%
FSM pupils
259
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
West Norfolk Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Johnson

Location

Address
Queensway, Gaywood
Postcode
PE30 4AW
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
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, 1,988 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18.1%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

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%

    0.8 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%

    0.9 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

    0.1 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

    0.1 miles away

  • Reffley Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 3SF · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM16.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Churchill Park Complex Needs School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy special converter

    King's Lynn · PE30 4RP · Norfolk

    Ages 2–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence11.2%
    • FSM59.9%

    0.8 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%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andrew Johnson
Telephone
01553773393
Website
http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk

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