Walpole Highway Primary School
91%
Capacity
49
Pupils
4.3x
Demand
About Walpole Highway Primary School
Walpole Highway Primary School 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 49 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 54 places).
Ofsted has rated Walpole Highway Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Hunt, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Walpole Highway Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 4 places, making it 4.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 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 Walpole Highway Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Walpole Highway 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road, Wisbech, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE14 7QQ |
| Headteacher | Emma Hunt |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 49 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.7% |
| School Capacity | 49 / 54 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
17
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Wisbech
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE14 7QQ
School Road, Wisbech
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE14 7QQ
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