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Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6PEPrimary School·Ages 3-11
GoodQuality of Ed.

99%

Capacity

148

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the King's Lynn and West Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 148 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Norman, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4490th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 58 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 14 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (49 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressShernborne Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6PE
HeadteacherJulia Norman
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils148
Free School Meals (FSM)2.7%
School Capacity148 / 150 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
View Report

Quality of Education

Good

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)

4490th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

468th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 50%

8th of 58

In King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Top 25%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

69%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:69%
Higher:19%
Writing
Expected:94%
Higher:6%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:94%
Higher:6%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -25%

'22/23

94%

'23/24

69%

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

Ofsted Parent View

49 responses

Would Recommend This School

98%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
8%
Concerns dealt with
59%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumChild does wellProgress updatesSubject rangeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolGymnasiumPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsTennisNetballDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaCodingFilm ClubChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

14

Applications

30

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

18 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided 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

01485541402www.ingoldisthorpeceprimary.com

Shernborne Road, King's Lynn

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6PE

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Shernborne Road, King's Lynn

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6PE

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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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