The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Niamh Allitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
82 Springvale, Gayton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1QZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Gayton Church of England Primary Academy?
Gayton Church of England Primary Academy currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gayton Church of England Primary Academy take?
Gayton Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gayton Church of England Primary Academy?
Gayton Church of England Primary Academy is in Kings Lynn, PE32 1QZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gayton Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Gayton Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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