Hunstanton Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Collingwood Road, Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE36 5DY |
| Headteacher | Johanna Sullivan |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 174 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.5% |
| School Capacity | 174 / 210 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
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
1078th of 1,612
In East of England
28th of 58
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
26
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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.
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Contact Information
Collingwood Road, Hunstanton
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE36 5DY
Collingwood Road, Hunstanton
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE36 5DY
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