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Hunstanton Primary School

Hunstanton Primary School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE36 5DYPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

83%

Capacity

174

Pupils

1.2x

Demand

About Hunstanton Primary School

Hunstanton Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the King's Lynn and West Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 174 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Hunstanton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Johanna Sullivan, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9787th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 58 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Hunstanton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 21 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hunstanton Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Science Club, Choir and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Hunstanton Primary 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCollingwood Road, Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE36 5DY
HeadteacherJohanna Sullivan
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils174
Free School Meals (FSM)38.5%
School Capacity174 / 210 (83% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (3 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)

9787th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 72%

1078th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 67%

28th of 58

In King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

54%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:71%
Higher:25%
Writing
Expected:63%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:71%
Higher:17%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +4%

'22/23

50%

'23/24

54%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

Facilities

6
GymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallForest SchoolSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisAthleticsCross CountryRoundersGymnasticsNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubScience ClubChoirFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

21

Applications

26

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

18 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hunstanton Primary School

Hunstanton 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.

Contact Information

01485533373www.hunstantonprimaryschool.co.uk

Collingwood Road, Hunstanton

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE36 5DY

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Collingwood Road, Hunstanton

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE36 5DY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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