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Magdalen Academy

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE34 3BUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
17%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#13,594
of 13,686 nationally

About Magdalen Academy

Magdalen Academy holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, with every category assessed — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, early years provision, and leadership and management — all judged Good. That consistency is reassuring, but the school’s exam results tell a more challenging story. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 tests, just 17% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is well below the Norfolk local authority average of 52%, and it places the school in the bottom 50 nationally for this measure. The reading average score was 96 and the maths average score was 93, both below the national benchmark of 100. No pupils achieved the higher standard in any of the three subjects. For parents focused squarely on academic outcomes, these figures are a significant concern.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPark Crescent, Magdalen Academy, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE34 3BU
HeadteacherLouise Arrowsmith
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils47
Free School Meals (FSM)13.0%
School Capacity47 / 70 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketAthleticsDanceFootballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-16:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Magdalen Academy

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