St Michael's Church of England Academy
88%
Capacity
184
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Michael's Church of England Academy
St Michael's Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the King's Lynn and West Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Scarsibrick, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5408th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 58 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
St Michael's Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 30 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Church of England Academy include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Science Club, Film Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, St Michael's Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Saddlebow Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 5BN |
| Headteacher | Emma Scarsibrick |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 184 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.8% |
| School Capacity | 184 / 210 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5408th of 13,686
Nationally
566th of 1,612
In East of England
11th 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
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
67%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
44
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's Church of England Academy
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Contact Information
Saddlebow Road, King's Lynn
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 5BN
Saddlebow Road, King's Lynn
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 5BN
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