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Snettisham Primary School

Snettisham Primary School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 7LTPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

69%

Capacity

83

Pupils

1.8x

Demand

About Snettisham Primary School

Snettisham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the King's Lynn and West Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 83 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Snettisham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Jackson, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7917th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 58 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Snettisham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 10 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Snettisham Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Eco Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Snettisham Primary School 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 7LT
HeadteacherLouise Jackson
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils83
Free School Meals (FSM)39.8%
School Capacity83 / 120 (69% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (20 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)

7917th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 58%

859th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 53%

18th of 58

In King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

60%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:60%
Higher:30%
Writing
Expected:60%
Higher:20%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:70%
Higher:0%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -13%

'22/23

73%

'23/24

60%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
GymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteForest SchoolPlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersCross CountryGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingEco ClubFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

10

Applications

18

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

10 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Snettisham Primary School

Snettisham 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.

Contact Information

01485541274www.snettisham-primary.co.uk

School Road, King's Lynn

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 7LT

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School Road, King's Lynn

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE31 7LT

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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