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Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE38 0DPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#4,449
of 13,686 nationally

About Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Norfolk that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 44 applications for just 16 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.75. Of those 44 applications, 21 were first-preference choices, and all 16 places went to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests parents who visit the school tend to be convinced by what they see. The school is rated Good by Ofsted across all five categories in its most recent 2023 inspection, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. With just 108 pupils on a capacity of 112, classes are small, which often means more individual attention. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, slightly above the national average for primary schools, indicating a genuinely mixed intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address19 Ryston Road, Downham Market, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE38 0DP
HeadteacherLouise Jones
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils108
Free School Meals (FSM)20.4%
School Capacity108 / 112 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomLibraryMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballCross CountryFootballAthleticsCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Denver Voluntary Controlled 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.