Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy
85%
Capacity
71
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy
Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy 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 71 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 84 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine King, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8433rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 58 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 12 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Science Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6AX |
| Headteacher | Catherine King |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 71 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.3% |
| School Capacity | 71 / 84 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8433rd of 13,686
Nationally
915th of 1,612
In East of England
22nd of 58
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 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.
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Contact Information
School Road, King's Lynn
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6AX
School Road, King's Lynn
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 6AX
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