Reffley Academy
King's Lynn, PE30 3SF · Norfolk · primary school
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41st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.1/10 against 4,023 of them, against 6.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 41% | 3.09 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 26% | 1.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Reffley Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft Club, Lego and Games Club, Football Club, Dodgeball Club, and Multi-sports. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 322 pupils against a stated capacity of 433. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the multi-sports sessions? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Reffley Academy
Overview
Pupils are “very happy” with their school, feeling “safe and well cared for” by teachers who constantly check on their well-being. The school delivers a “very ambitious curriculum” where pupils “learn a great deal in all subjects” and develop into “confident and compassionate” individuals. Leaders have established robust systems that ensure school life runs “very well,” supported by a strong ethos focused on human values and equality.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exceptional,” with pupils being “calm and respectful” and bullying being “very rare.”
- Reading is an “absolute priority,” resulting in children who are “expressive, fluent readers” with “sophisticated vocabulary.”
- The curriculum is “very ambitious” and carefully planned, ensuring new learning links to previous knowledge.
- Leaders adapt the curriculum “well” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with parents being “very pleased” with the support provided.
- Early years children enjoy a “vibrant, stimulating environment” that provides a “firm foundation for subsequent learning.”
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always “systematic in identifying how some pupils can improve their learning,” leading some to “continue to make the same mistakes.”
- Teachers do not always support some pupils “as well to improve their learning,” meaning some do not demonstrate improvement as much as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with “robust” systems, well-trained staff, and pupils who “feel safe and know who to speak to should they have a concern.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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