Greyfriars Academy

About Greyfriars Academy

Greyfriars Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the King's Lynn and West Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Greyfriars Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Aidan McGovern, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 28% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13349th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 58 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Greyfriars Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 19 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Greyfriars Academy include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Greyfriars Academy 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.

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