SchoolScoresGooderstone CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
The Street, Gooderstone, King's Lynn, PE33 9BP
01366 328280 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 July 2019.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 12th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern 16th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 18th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
3 pupils in this year group.
Only 3 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 103 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 5 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 5 |
| Of those, offered a place | 5 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 10 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 39th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 49th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 38th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 5th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 47th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 4% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 41st highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 6% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.4 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 32 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 100% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 63.5% | 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.
Questions parents ask
What is Gooderstone CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gooderstone CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 July 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Gooderstone CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Gooderstone CofE Primary Academy?
78% of the 18 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Gooderstone CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Gooderstone CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 5 families put Gooderstone CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 5 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 5 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 141780.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.