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Wimbotsham and Stow Academy

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE34 3QHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#9,741
of 13,686 nationally

About Wimbotsham and Stow Academy

Wimbotsham and Stow Academy is a small state primary in Norfolk, currently operating slightly above its official capacity of 110 with 112 pupils on roll. The school serves a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many in the area, with 8.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals compared to the national average of around 23%. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 39 applications for just 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.6 to one. All 15 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the remaining 24 families who applied will have been disappointed. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and takes children from age three, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Louise Arrowsmith leads a team that has clearly built a local reputation, given the level of competition for places in this corner of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChapel Lane, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE34 3QH
HeadteacherLouise Arrowsmith
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils112
Free School Meals (FSM)8.7%
School Capacity112 / 110 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersCricketCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaEco Club

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

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DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Wimbotsham and Stow Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.