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West Lynn Primary School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE34 3JLPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#10,064
of 13,686 nationally

About West Lynn Primary School

West Lynn Primary School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, and it's currently operating well below its physical capacity. With 159 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 210, there is significant room for growth. However, the demand signal from admissions tells a more nuanced story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 32 total applications for just 16 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 2 applicants per place. All 16 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, meaning the school is popular among local families who list it first, but not so oversubscribed that it's out of reach. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.7%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. This context matters when interpreting its academic results, as schools with higher FSM percentages often face additional challenges in achieving top-tier outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSt Peter's Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE34 3JL
HeadteacherJoanne Borley
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils159
Free School Meals (FSM)27.7%
School Capacity159 / 210 (76% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsDining HallForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCross CountryTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaFilm ClubEco ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: westlynnprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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