The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 17% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
17%
-45.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 47
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Arrowsmith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Crescent, Magdalen Academy, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3BU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Magdalen Academy's Ofsted rating?
Magdalen Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Magdalen Academy?
Magdalen Academy currently has 47 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Magdalen Academy take?
Magdalen Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Magdalen Academy?
Magdalen Academy is in King's Lynn, PE34 3BU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Magdalen Academy have a sixth form?
No, Magdalen Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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