King's Lynn Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Queen Mary Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4QG |
| Phone | 01553774671 |
| Reference Number | 136202 |
King's Lynn Academy has shown notable improvement since its last inspection, now rated as good overall. The school emphasizes creating a supportive environment where every pupil feels they belong and can achieve, with leaders focusing on adapting the curriculum to meet pupils' needs effectively. Pupils benefit from a curriculum that encourages participation in a variety of activities and discussions, leading to increased confidence and a positive learning atmosphere. However, the inspection revealed inconsistencies in the quality of provision in a small minority of subjects, which needs addressing to ensure all pupils can secure their learning more effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 952 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.47%
Girls: 50.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 95 | 104 | 199 |
| 8 | 102 | 102 | 204 |
| 9 | 96 | 96 | 192 |
| 10 | 88 | 90 | 178 |
| 11 | 90 | 89 | 179 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.3% |
| White, Other | 17.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Mar 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong focus on pupils' well-being and support.
- High aspirations for pupils embedded in the curriculum.
- Effective behaviour management resulting in a calm school environment.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities promoting personal development.
- Strong relationships with external organizations for safeguarding.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in the quality of curriculum implementation in some subjects.
- Lack of precision in provision plans for pupils with SEND.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 142 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 80 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Howard Junior School
Parkway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QJ |
0.31 miles |
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King's Oak Academy
Parkway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QJ |
0.34 miles |
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Highgate Infant School
Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2PS |
0.54 miles |
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Eastgate Academy
Littleport Terrace, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1QA |
0.61 miles |
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Greyfriars Academy
London Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5PY |
0.66 miles |
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King's Lynn Nursery School
St James Park, King's Lynn, PE30 5PT |
0.67 miles |
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St Martha's Catholic Primary School
Field Lane, Gaywood, St Martha's Catholic Primary School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AY |
0.84 miles |
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Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
Whitefriars Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5AH |
0.85 miles |
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Gaywood Primary School
Field Lane, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AY |
0.86 miles |
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Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
William Booth Road, Fairstead, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4RR |
0.91 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Academy
Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5BN |
1.24 miles |
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Greenpark Academy
9-11 Wensum Way, King's Lynn, PE30 2RE |
1.26 miles |
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West Lynn Primary School
St Peter's Road, West Lynn, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3JL |
1.3 miles |
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Reffley Academy
Reffley Lane, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3SF |
1.51 miles |
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South Wootton Junior School
Hall Lane, South Wootton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3JZ |
1.65 miles |
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South Wootton Infant School
9 Church Lane, South Wootton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3LJ |
1.86 miles |
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West Winch Primary School
Back Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0LA |
2.49 miles |
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North Wootton Academy
Priory Lane, North Wootton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3PT |
2.52 miles |
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Clenchwarton Primary School
139 Main Road, Clenchwarton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4DT |
2.53 miles |
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Middleton Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Middleton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1SA |
3.21 miles |
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King Edward VII Academy
Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB |
0.34 miles |
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The College of West Anglia
Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QW |
0.39 miles |
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Springwood High School
Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW |
0.89 miles |
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Visiting Teacher Service West
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0.93 miles |
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Churchill Park Complex Needs School
Winston Churchill Drive, Fairstead, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4RP |
1.04 miles |
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Fen Rivers Academy
Kilhams Way, King's Lynn, PE30 2HU |
1.21 miles |