The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 328
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- AD MELIORA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Helen Fendley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Reffley Lane, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Wootton Junior School
Primary · 901m away
South Wootton Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Alderman Jackson School
Special school · 1.0km away
Springwood High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Martha's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
North Wootton Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Churchill Park Complex Needs School
Academy · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Reffley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Reffley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Reffley Academy?
Reffley Academy currently has 328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Reffley Academy take?
Reffley Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Reffley Academy?
Reffley Academy is in King's Lynn, PE30 3SF, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Reffley Academy have a sixth form?
No, Reffley Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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