Upwell Academy

About Upwell Academy

Upwell Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the King's Lynn and West Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Upwell Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chris Harris, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12230th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 58 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Upwell Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 28 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Upwell Academy include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Upwell 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.

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