Middleton Church of England Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Road Middleton King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1SA |
| Phone | 01553840234 |
| Reference Number | 141662 |
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy is currently facing significant challenges in delivering an adequate quality of education. The overall effectiveness of the school has been graded as inadequate, with particular deficiencies noted in the curriculum's ambition, subject knowledge, and management of student behaviour. Although most pupils feel safe and enjoy their time at school, many report issues with behaviour among peers, which disrupts learning for others. The school’s performance has deteriorated since its previous inspection, which was graded as requiring improvement, indicating a pressing need for systematic changes to enhance educational outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 17 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 41.18%
Girls: 58.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Unknown | 3 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| > Quality of education | Inadequate |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Inadequate |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Inadequate |
| > Early Years Provision | Inadequate |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Mar 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2016 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Children in the early years learn to read well.
- Pupils have opportunities to take part in clubs and raise money for charity.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum contributes well toward pupils’ personal development.
- Most pupils learn to respect differences and understand the school's ethos.
Areas for Improvement
- The quality of education is inadequate with low expectations for pupil achievement.
- Leaders lack the subject knowledge necessary to construct an ambitious curriculum.
- Behaviour management is inconsistent, leading to disruptions in learning.
- Leaders do not accurately identify the needs of pupils with SEND, leading to inadequate support.
- Curriculum time, particularly in early years, is not used effectively.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
West Winch Primary School
Back Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0LA |
2.09 miles |
|
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
William Booth Road, Fairstead, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4RR |
2.77 miles |
|
Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
East Winch Road, Ashwicken, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1LY |
2.82 miles |
|
King's Oak Academy
Parkway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QJ |
2.9 miles |
|
Howard Junior School
Parkway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QJ |
2.92 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5BN |
3.28 miles |
|
Greyfriars Academy
London Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5PY |
3.46 miles |
|
St Martha's Catholic Primary School
Field Lane, Gaywood, St Martha's Catholic Primary School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AY |
3.48 miles |
|
Gaywood Primary School
Field Lane, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AY |
3.5 miles |
|
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
Whitefriars Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5AH |
3.5 miles |
|
King's Lynn Nursery School
St James Park, King's Lynn, PE30 5PT |
3.62 miles |
|
Highgate Infant School
Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2PS |
3.74 miles |
|
Eastgate Academy
Littleport Terrace, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1QA |
3.74 miles |
|
Reffley Academy
Reffley Lane, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3SF |
3.92 miles |
|
West Lynn Primary School
St Peter's Road, West Lynn, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3JL |
4.18 miles |
|
Watlington Community Primary School
Rectory Lane, Watlington, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0HU |
4.24 miles |
|
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
Lynn Road, Shouldham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0BU |
4.38 miles |
|
South Wootton Junior School
Hall Lane, South Wootton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3JZ |
4.4 miles |
|
St Germans Academy
School Lane, St Germans, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3DZ |
4.4 miles |
|
Greenpark Academy
9-11 Wensum Way, King's Lynn, PE30 2RE |
4.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Churchill Park Complex Needs School
Winston Churchill Drive, Fairstead, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4RP |
2.67 miles |
|
King's Lynn Academy
Queen Mary Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QG |
3.21 miles |
|
Springwood High School
Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW |
3.44 miles |
|
King Edward VII Academy
Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB |
3.55 miles |
|
The College of West Anglia
Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QW |
3.59 miles |
|
Visiting Teacher Service West
|
3.77 miles |
|
Fen Rivers Academy
Kilhams Way, King's Lynn, PE30 2HU |
4.42 miles |