The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 41.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Scarsibrick
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's CofE Primary School, Kings Lynn
Primary · Very close
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 878m away
Greyfriars Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Visiting Teacher Service West
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
West Lynn Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Eastgate Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
King's Lynn Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
The College of West Anglia
16 plus · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England Academy?
St Michael's Church of England Academy currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England Academy take?
St Michael's Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Academy?
St Michael's Church of England Academy is in King's Lynn, PE30 5BN, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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