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Middleton Church of England Primary Academy

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE32 1SAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
May 2022
KS2 Results
17%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
1 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
#13,600
of 13,686 nationally

About Middleton Church of England Primary Academy

Middleton Church of England Primary Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in 2022, a significant downgrade from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The inspection report paints a stark picture, with the school judged Inadequate across the board — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision — while personal development was rated Requires Improvement. On the most informative exam metric available, the school’s Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard attainment sits at just 17%, compared with a Norfolk local authority average of 52%. This places the school 259th out of 344 primary schools in the county, and in the bottom 50 nationally for this measure. With only 17 pupils on roll against a capacity of 126, the school is clearly struggling to attract families, and the data suggests significant challenges in academic outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE32 1SA
HeadteacherNiamh Allitt
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils17
Free School Meals (FSM)41.2%
School Capacity17 / 126 (13% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryDining HallSports HallGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballTennisFootballCross CountrySwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessGardeningScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middleton Church of England Primary Academy

Middleton Church of England Primary Academy has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.