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Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 8JAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#9,825
of 13,686 nationally

About Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School

Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School is a small state primary in the Norfolk village of Burnham Market, within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk borough. It sits in a local authority where the top-performing peers for schools of its type include Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy, Surlingham Primary School, and Stalham Academy. Among 344 same-type schools across Norfolk, Burnham Market ranks 138th, placing it comfortably in the top half of the county. The school is rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2024, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2021. That earlier inspection had rated quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management all at grade 3, with personal development and behaviour and attitudes at grade 2. The 2024 inspection saw every category rise to Good, with personal development achieving the highest mark of Outstanding. With 92 pupils on roll against a capacity of 125, the school is undersubscribed overall, though it was oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, receiving 29 applications for 17 places.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFriars Lane, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 8JA
HeadteacherRachel Stroulger
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils92
Free School Meals (FSM)28.3%
School Capacity92 / 125 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

DanceFootballCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:10-17:00

Source: burnhammarket.norfolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School

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