The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
9% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 382
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 25.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr M Tuckwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whitefriars Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreyfriars Academy
Primary · 310m away
Visiting Teacher Service West
Miscellaneous · 461m away
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Kings Lynn
Primary · 878m away
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Primary · 878m away
Eastgate Academy
Primary · 986m away
West Lynn Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The College of West Anglia
16 plus · 1.3km away
Highgate Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy?
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy currently has 382 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy take?
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy?
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy is in King's Lynn, PE30 5AH, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Whitefriars 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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