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Wimbotsham and Stow Academy

Academy converter · King's Lynn · PE34 3QH

Ages 3–11 · 106 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

41%

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-09-28

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)41%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.2%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
90

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 fill96%

106 pupils · 110 places

Pupils on roll
106
Boys / girls
49 / 57
School capacity
110
Capacity fill
106 / 110 (96%)
Free school meals
10%
FSM pupils
10
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
Chapel Lane, Wimbotsham
Postcode
PE34 3QH
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, 106 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 10%.

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

  • Nelson Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Downham Market · PE38 9PF · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM31.4%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Louise Arrowsmith
Telephone
01366382336
Website
https://www.wimbotshamandstowacademy.co.uk/

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