Walpole Cross Keys Primary School
King's Lynn, PE34 4HD · Norfolk · primary school
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186th 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 4,298 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Walpole Cross Keys Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, attend a Music Festival, and go on a trip to see the Panto at King's Lynn Corn Exchange.
Getting in
The published school roll is 52 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Walpole Cross Keys Primary School
Overview
Walpole Cross Keys Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "small, friendly school which serves the local community well." Pupils benefit from a "close-knit environment" with "high levels of respect" and strong learning routines that ensure low-level disruption is uncommon.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "expertly designed to meet the needs of all pupils," with precise plans supporting mixed-age classes.
- Teachers deliver information clearly and provide "prompt guidance," ensuring pupils do not develop misconceptions and build confidence.
- Staff are "confident in delivering the phonics programme effectively," helping early readers become fluent swiftly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, ensuring they "achieve well from their starting points."
- Children in Reception enjoy a "high-quality curriculum" in an environment "very well designed to engage children."
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum for pupils who have completed the phonics programme is "not well designed to promote a love of reading," as many find the books uninteresting.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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