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Beeston Primary School

Beeston Primary School

Breckland, PE32 2NQPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

81%

Capacity

65

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Beeston Primary School

Beeston Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 65 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 80 places).

Ofsted has rated Beeston Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Cuenca-Farrow, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12081st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 43 in Breckland.

Beeston Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 11 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.

Beeston Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (14 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Beeston Primary School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Beeston Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChapel Lane, King's Lynn, Breckland, PE32 2NQ
HeadteacherMark Cuenca-Farrow
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils65
Free School Meals (FSM)6.2%
School Capacity65 / 80 (81% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Dec 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (17 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)

12081st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 88%

1367th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 85%

27th of 43

In Breckland

Top 63%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

43%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:71%
Higher:29%
Writing
Expected:57%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:57%
Higher:29%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -45%

'22/23

88%

'23/24

43%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

14 responses

Would Recommend This School

100%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
7%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolProgress updates

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

Speech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsDining HallArt StudiosLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingCricketFootballDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

11

Applications

23

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

10 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beeston Primary School

Beeston Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01328701267www.beestonprimary.uk/

Chapel Lane, King's Lynn

Breckland, PE32 2NQ

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Chapel Lane, King's Lynn

Breckland, PE32 2NQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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