SchoolScoresClenchwarton Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
139 Main Road, Clenchwarton, King's Lynn, PE34 4DT
01553 775035 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 22 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
King's Lynn comparisons use the 26 of its 51 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | King's Lynn | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. King's Lynn figures pool parents at the King's Lynn schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
53% — 3 points below the Norfolk average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 43rd highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 30th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 27th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 32 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- West Lynn Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitefriars CofE Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenpark Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greyfriars Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastgate Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highgate Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Terrington St Clement Community School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tilney All Saints CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkway Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Clenchwarton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 22 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Clenchwarton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Clenchwarton Primary School?
96% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Clenchwarton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Clenchwarton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Clenchwarton Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141465.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.