St Germans Academy

About St Germans Academy

St Germans Academy, a small primary school in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, sits below the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. In the 2023/24 academic year, 44% of its pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Norfolk average of 52%. That gap of eight percentage points places the school in the bottom half of primary schools within the local authority, ranking 185th out of 344. Its national percentile of 86 means roughly 86% of primary schools in England achieved a higher combined score. The school’s Progress 8 data is not available, so it’s hard to say how much value the school adds on top of pupils’ starting points, but the raw attainment figures suggest academic results are an area where families may want to look closely.

The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2016, rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management and for early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in March 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. That’s a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in November 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement. In terms of specific subject scores, the average reading scaled score was 100, exactly in line with the national benchmark, while maths averaged 99, just below. Only 6% of pupils achieved a higher standard in maths, and none did so in writing. The school’s ranking within King’s Lynn and West Norfolk (40th out of 58) and the East of England region (1329th out of 1612) reinforces the picture of a school that is broadly satisfactory but not academically standout.

St Germans Academy is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has 111 pupils against a capacity of 105, so it is slightly over capacity, and it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry: 14 places drew 21 total applications, with 16 first-preference applications resulting in 14 offers. The school offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, outdoor playground, art studios and a chapel. Sports on offer include cricket, athletics, netball, dance and gymnastics, while clubs include book club, gardening, science club, coding and chess. The school has identified SEND provisions for social, emotional and mental health needs, and for speech, language and communication. With 15.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with moderate levels of disadvantage. This is a small, community-focused primary that may suit families who prioritise a broad range of clubs and a Good Ofsted rating over top-tier academic results.

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