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St Germans Academy

Academy converter · King's Lynn · PE34 3DZ

Ages 3–11 · 104 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

44%

Overall absence

5.9%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • 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 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)44%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
100.0
Avg scaled score — maths
99.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
96.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.5%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
91

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

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

12

Places offered

13

1st-preference offers

12

Total preferences (any rank)
14
Preferred offers (top 3)
12
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 fill99%

104 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
104
Boys / girls
48 / 56
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
104 / 105 (99%)
Free school meals
17.3%
FSM pupils
18
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • 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 Louise Arrowsmith

Location

Address
School Lane, St Germans
Postcode
PE34 3DZ
Town
King's Lynn
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Constituency
South West Norfolk
Urban/rural
Smaller 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 3–11, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, 104 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 17.3%.

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 PE34
12
Primary in PE34
9
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 PE34

  • Magdalen Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE34 3BU · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS217%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM23.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

  • West Winch Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE33 0LA · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM16.5%
    • Demand1.00

    2.4 miles away

  • Watlington Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE33 0HU · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM23.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Louise Arrowsmith
Telephone
01553617246
Website
https://www.stgermansacademy.co.uk/

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