Litcham School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Street Litcham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2NS |
| Phone | 01328701265 |
| Reference Number | 146237 |
Litcham School has been rated as good across all areas, indicating that pupils are thriving and enjoying a positive educational experience. The school fosters a welcoming environment, where pupils feel comfortable being themselves and are actively engaged in various extracurricular activities. They benefit from a well-structured curriculum that supports strong progress in core subjects such as mathematics and science, and the leadership demonstrates ambition for academic outcomes and behaviour. Additionally, the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, and careers education is a notable strength.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 744 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.75%
Girls: 48.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 2 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 5 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 6 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 7 | 51 | 69 | 120 |
| 8 | 66 | 50 | 116 |
| 9 | 59 | 62 | 121 |
| 10 | 58 | 50 | 108 |
| 11 | 56 | 52 | 108 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.8% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Litcham School | |
| 25 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a welcoming environment.
- Strong performance in mathematics and science.
- Cohesive curriculum from early years to Year 11.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Rich extracurricular opportunities enhance personal development.
- High-quality personal, social and health education offering.
Areas for Improvement
- A significant proportion of pupils struggle with writing quality.
- Inconsistent teacher knowledge in supporting writing improvement.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.5% |
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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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | -2.8 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Beeston Primary School
Chapel Lane, Beeston, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NQ |
1.75 miles |
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Sporle Church of England Primary Academy
82 the Street, Sporle, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2DR |
4.44 miles |
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Brisley Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Brisley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LH |
4.48 miles |
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Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy
Back Lane, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2AR |
4.69 miles |
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Necton VA Primary School
School Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HT |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ortus Education Ltd - West Raynham School
1854 Hollow Lane, West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7HH |
4.78 miles |