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Emneth Academy

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE14 8AYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#10,370
of 13,686 nationally

About Emneth Academy

Emneth Academy, a state primary in Norfolk, sits right on the local authority average for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. The school’s figure of 52% matches the Norfolk LA average of 52% exactly, placing it firmly in the middle of the pack. However, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 tells a more encouraging story. It jumped from a Requires Improvement rating in 2020 to an overall Good, with the early years provision rated Outstanding. That’s a significant turnaround in just four years, and it suggests the school has found its stride under headteacher Elaine Huntington. The school is also oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 59 applications for 29 places, with 30 first-preference applications for those spots. That level of demand, with an oversubscription ratio of 2.03, indicates that local families are voting with their feet.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHollycroft Road, Wisbech, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE14 8AY
HeadteacherElaine Huntington
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils205
Free School Meals (FSM)25.9%
School Capacity205 / 210 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuitePlaying FieldsLibraryDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsFootballNetballCricketAthleticsRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubScience ClubFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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