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King's Lynn Academy

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 4QGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.64
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
221 1st-choice / 193 places
Ranking
#2,786
of 3,141 nationally

About King's Lynn Academy

King's Lynn Academy was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The school's Progress 8 score of -0.64 is the most telling academic metric, placing it well below average nationally and ranking it 49th out of 57 secondary schools in Norfolk. This means that, on average, pupils achieve nearly two-thirds of a grade less per subject across eight GCSEs than students with similar starting points nationally. The Attainment 8 score sits at 38.9, and just 36.9% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, compared with 55.1% at the standard 4/C threshold. The school's local authority rank of 6 out of 7 schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk reflects the competitive landscape, with the LA average Progress 8 score being -0.02.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressQueen Mary Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 4QG
HeadteacherAlan Fletcher
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils952
Free School Meals (FSM)28.4%
School Capacity952 / 1,100 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
TheatreLibraryScience LabsMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RugbyHockeyMartial ArtsNetballBadmintonBasketballTennisSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingChessDuke of EdinburghDebateNewspaperOrchestra

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:00

Source: kingslynnacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King's Lynn Academy

King's Lynn Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.