Heacham Infant and Nursery School
107%
Capacity
96
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Heacham Infant and Nursery School
Heacham Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the King's Lynn and West Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 96 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 90 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Heacham Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Jackson, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Heacham Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 21 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Heacham Infant and Nursery School include Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Heacham Infant and Nursery School 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 7DQ |
| Headteacher | Louise Jackson |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 96 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.5% |
| School Capacity | 96 / 90 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
33
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, King's Lynn
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 7DQ
School Road, King's Lynn
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 7DQ
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