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Springwood High School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 4AWSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
-0.05
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
303 1st-choice / 267 places
Ranking
#1,641
of 3,141 nationally

About Springwood High School

Springwood High School is a large, mixed state secondary in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk borough, operating under the Norfolk local authority. It sits second out of seven schools of its type within the immediate borough, placing it firmly among the top local options. However, when you zoom out to the wider Norfolk picture, it ranks 28th out of 57 similar schools, with top-performing peers like Hethersett Academy, Wayland Academy, and Notre Dame High School in Norwich all posting significantly higher Progress 8 scores. The school is clearly a strong choice within its immediate area, but families comparing across the whole county will find more academically selective alternatives. With 1,957 pupils on a stated capacity of 1,740, Springwood is well over capacity, and its admission data for 2025/26 confirms it is oversubscribed: 529 applications for 267 places, with 258 first-preference offers made from 303 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.98.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressQueensway, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 4AW
HeadteacherAndrew Johnson
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils1,957
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity1,957 / 1,740 (112% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sixth Form CentreGymnasiumICT SuiteLibraryScience LabsTheatreSports HallSwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

GymnasticsRugbyDanceRoundersCricketMartial ArtsHockeyRowing

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubArt ClubDramaFilm ClubChoirBook ClubYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsDebate

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.

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