The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 380
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Neil Mindham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Field Lane, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Gaywood Primary School?
Gaywood Primary School currently has 380 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gaywood Primary School take?
Gaywood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gaywood Primary School?
Gaywood Primary School is in King's Lynn, PE30 4AY, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gaywood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gaywood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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