Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn, PE31 6BU · Norfolk · primary school
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31st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.6/10 against 3,027 of them, against 7.8/10 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) 2024/25 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join gardening, cooking, Lego, computing, and art and crafts clubs. Sports include football, cross country, multi sports, and dance. Trips visit the Sainsbury Art Centre, and Year 6 pupils go sailing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 42 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the gardening or cooking clubs? How does the school manage transitions for Year 6 pupils preparing for secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy continues to be a good school, providing a happy and welcoming environment where pupils value learning. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for secondary education, supported by effective governance and a strong culture of care.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well planned," with leaders identifying key knowledge and organising learning in a "logical order" to build on prior understanding.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are "well trained to teach phonics," and pupils who struggle receive "appropriate support to help them catch up."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported to make good progress," with staff adapting plans to ensure equal access to opportunities.
- Behaviour is "calm, both in lessons and at social times," with bullying happening rarely and staff dealing with incidents quickly.
- Leaders promote personal development effectively through a "thoughtfully designed" curriculum and enrichment activities that help pupils prepare for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not yet identified the "precise knowledge pupils need to remember" or broken it down into manageable chunks.
- Consequently, teachers in these subjects are not always able to check how well pupils are learning new knowledge; leaders must ensure consistent identification of key knowledge across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a "robust set of systems to keep pupils safe from harm" and staff well trained to spot signs of risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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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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