Beeston Primary School
King's Lynn, PE32 2NQ · Norfolk · primary school
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203rd of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beeston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club, alongside Early Starters and Teatime Club. Sports include dodgeball, bench ball, handball, gymnastics, tag rugby, rounders, netball, and dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 80. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the Early Starters or Teatime Club?
What Ofsted said about Beeston Primary School
Overview
Beeston Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils thrive in a welcoming environment where they feel happy, valued, and secure, supported by staff who listen and help when needed. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils learn successfully and develop new interests, leaving them well prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils successfully learn a range of important knowledge and skills, with teachers supporting younger pupils to become confident readers through expert instruction.
- Behaviour is described as "calm and respectful," with pupils showing kindness towards one another and responding positively to praise and rewards.
- The school’s provision for wider development is "well designed and effective," including enrichment activities like museum visits and a curriculum that prepares pupils for life beyond school.
- Staff have the necessary expertise to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the full curriculum and enrichment offer.
- Teachers expertly support early years children to learn phonics, creating a solid foundation that continues throughout the school.
Areas to improve
- In some areas of the wider curriculum, the school does not always precisely check how well pupils learn, meaning gaps in knowledge occasionally go unnoticed.
- Due to occasionally limited practice, some pupils take longer to develop mathematical fluency, which can limit their progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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