SchoolScoresRudham CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
School Road, East Rudham, King's Lynn, PE31 8RF
01485 528230 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 May 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
17 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 25th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 20th 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. | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 16 parents who had raised a concern 24th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 5% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 19th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 28%). 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
5 pupils in this year group.
Only 5 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 | 12 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 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 14th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.7% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 31st highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 47th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 37th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.0 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 31st lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 42nd highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 24th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Harpley CofE VC Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blenheim Park Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rudham CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rudham CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 May 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Rudham 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 Rudham CofE Primary Academy?
76% of the 17 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Rudham CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Rudham CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 5 families put Rudham 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 142852.
- 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.