The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 401
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 7.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Field Lane, St Martha's Catholic Primary School, KING'S LYNN, Norfolk, PE30 4AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringwood High School
Secondary · Very close
Alderman Jackson School
Special school · 752m away
Reffley Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
King Edward VII Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Churchill Park Complex Needs School
Academy · 1.3km away
The Ethel Tipple School, King's Lynn
Special school · 1.3km away
King's Lynn Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Martha's Catholic Primary School?
St Martha's Catholic Primary School currently has 401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Martha's Catholic Primary School take?
St Martha's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Martha's Catholic Primary School?
St Martha's Catholic 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 St Martha's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Martha's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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