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Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6PEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#4,490
of 13,686 nationally

About Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Parents at Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, 98% of the 49 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That confidence is backed by strong individual scores: 98% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and every single respondent felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular in the local area too. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 30 applications for just 14 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.14 applicants per place. Of those 30 applications, 18 were first-preference choices, and all 14 offers went to first-preference families. This level of demand suggests a school that local parents trust and actively seek out for their children.

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

The full report on this school

What 49 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

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

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.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: ingoldisthorpeceprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.