St Germans Academy
King's Lynn, PE34 3DZ · Norfolk · primary school
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257th 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 3,892 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 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.
St Germans Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally. The most recent inspection took place in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage the transition for new entrants given the current capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Germans Academy
Overview
St Germans Academy is a small primary school where leaders provide effective leadership and a clear direction. The report highlights a "calm and caring culture" with good attendance and behaviour, though pupil achievement in national tests has historically been below national averages. Leaders are actively working to improve teaching quality and address knowledge gaps, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Leaders have established an "open culture" where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, ensuring pupils feel safe.
- Attendance and persistent absence are "typically close to national averages" and have improved steadily over three years.
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious, well sequenced and thoughtfully planned," enabling pupils to build on prior knowledge.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, helping them access the curriculum and make suitable progress.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities, such as bushcraft, which help develop "resilience and curiosity."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics is of a "consistently high quality" so pupils achieve more highly and are well prepared for the next stage of education.
- Teachers should "revisit and consolidate pupils' prior learning regularly and consistently" to help pupils secure a coherent body of knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure pupils understand the importance of having "positive attitudes to learning" and consistently demonstrate these in lessons.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling their responsibilities and establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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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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