SchoolScoresWhitefriars CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Whitefriars Road, King's Lynn, PE30 5AH
01553 761001 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 May 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
King's Lynn comparisons use the 5 of its 51 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 46 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 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 43% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 35% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 80% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 66% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 83% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 61% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 75% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 92% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
54% — 2 points below the Norfolk average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 38 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 34 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 75 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 23rd highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.6% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 33rd highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 41st highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.6% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 32 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 39% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 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
- Greyfriars Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastgate Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Lynn Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highgate Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Parkway Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- King's Oak Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Greenpark Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martha's Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gaywood Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Whitefriars CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whitefriars CofE Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2024.
How did Whitefriars CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Whitefriars CofE Primary Academy?
97% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Whitefriars CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Whitefriars CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put Whitefriars CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 38 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 34 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 141314.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.