King's Lynn Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Norfolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King's Lynn Academy.

King'S Lynn, PE304QG Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.64
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 55.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 May 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Queen Mary Road
King'S Lynn, PE304QG
Phone
1553774671
Website
kingslynnacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136202
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Queen Mary Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4QG
Website
http://www.kingslynnacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
961
Free School Meals
26.3% (253 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
29.8 (+10.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
160
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
961 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Success in all we do"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal: King’s Lynn Academy describes itself as an ambitious, inclusive school undergoing sustained improvement, with a strong pastoral system, emphasis on safeguarding and Personal Development Plans, a Forward Step base to support pupils at risk of exclusion, and a commitment to high aspirations and broad curriculum for all pupils.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Basketball Netball Hockey Rugby Badminton Athletics Tennis Cross-Country Kinball Cricket Rounders

Curriculum Highlights

Powerful knowledge in English Reading for Pleasure lessons central to Year 7 and 8 with vocabulary instruction and pre-teaching of unfamiliar vocabulary Knowledge Organisers foregrounding key ideas and a spiral, interleaved curriculum Two main assessment points each year plus end-of-year exams; regular low-stakes testing to embed knowledge Mathematics uses a spiral curriculum with depth-based challenge (not acceleration) and includes national competitions such as the UK Mathematics Individual Challenge and Team Challenges, plus in-school Mastermind-style activities and visits to places like Bletchley Park for code-breaking experiences Science focuses on biology, chemistry and physics capitals, with emphasis on scientific enquiry, experimentation, and linking with Maths/Technology/Geography/History Modern Foreign Languages teaches two languages in KS3, with emphasis on oracy and transactional language by Year 9, and aims to open doors to post-16 opportunities Humanities prioritises extended writing and links History, Geography and RE, with fieldwork trips (e.g., museum visits, WWI battlefields) Art, Design & Technology & Food emphasises the DME (Design, Make, Evaluate) cycle in KS3 and KS4 specialist pathways (Art, 3D Design, Photography; Hospitality and Catering) Physical Education uses a Head, Heart and Hands model in KS3 and ME in PE in KS4, linking physical well-being with lifelong activity

Admissions Criteria

King's Lynn Academy does not select pupils for admission and follows the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust admissions criteria. Year 7 (11+) entry is the typical entry point, with many pupils joining after Year 6 from partner primary schools in King’s Lynn and nearby villages. Applications for places should be made in accordance with Norfolk County Council’s transfer to secondary school admissions arrangements; policies are available via the EMAT policies page.

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