The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 71
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
School Road, West Newton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6AX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy?
Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy take?
Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy?
Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy is in King's Lynn, PE31 6AX, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sandringham and West Newton 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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