Greenpark Academy

About Greenpark Academy

Greenpark Academy is a state primary in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk that currently educates 357 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning it is not yet full but clearly in demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 41.5%, well above the national average and a strong indicator that the school serves a community with higher-than-average levels of disadvantage. That demand is tangible: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 90 applications for just 56 places, with 60 of those coming as first preferences. It is officially oversubscribed, with an oversubscription ratio of 1.61, and 55 first-preference offers were made. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and has no sixth form, but does offer nursery provision for children aged three and up. Headteacher Jill Graver leads a school that, on paper, is a popular local choice for families in the area, particularly those looking for a primary that reflects the demographic realities of its catchment.

Academically, Greenpark Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in September 2023, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The inspection report awarded Good across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 59% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Norfolk local authority average of 52%. However, no pupils achieved the higher standard in that combined measure, and only 9% did so in maths specifically. Reading was a relative strength, with 44% reaching the higher standard and an average scaled score of 102. The school ranks 20th out of 58 primary schools in the King’s Lynn and West Norfolk local authority area, placing it in the top half locally.

The school site includes a gymnasium, playing fields, a dining hall, art studios and a library, and offers a range of sports including rounders, tennis, football, cricket and netball. Clubs such as art, book and science are available. For families with children who have additional needs, Greenpark Academy lists SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest outstanding-rated primary school is Eastgate Academy, 1.3 kilometres away, which may be a consideration for some parents. Given its oversubscribed status and above-average FSM intake, this is a school that suits families looking for a genuinely inclusive local primary with improving academic outcomes, a clear focus on reading, and a strong sense of community demand. It is not a selective or faith school, and its nursery provision makes it a practical option for families with younger children.

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