The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 98
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Louise Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
College Drive, Heacham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7EJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Heacham Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Heacham Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heacham Junior School?
Heacham Junior School currently has 98 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heacham Junior School take?
Heacham Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heacham Junior School?
Heacham Junior School is in King's Lynn, PE31 7EJ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heacham Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Heacham Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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