The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
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.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Emma Hunt (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Tilney St Lawrence, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4QZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School?
Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School take?
Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School?
Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School is in King's Lynn, PE34 4QZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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