West Lynn Primary School
King's Lynn, PE34 3JL · Norfolk · primary school
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71st 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 — 5.9/10 against 2,557 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Lynn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 154 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the lower key stages? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about West Lynn Primary School
Overview
West Lynn Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils are “happy, confident and enjoy their learning,” supported by a “well-sequenced” curriculum in English and mathematics. Leaders and staff work closely together to ensure consistency and drive improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy, confident” and know how to keep themselves safe, with “trusted adults to turn to.”
- The curriculum is “interesting and broad,” featuring enhancements such as Latin, music, and visits to the Houses of Parliament.
- Reading is prioritised with “daily phonics and reading sessions,” ensuring pupils gain necessary skills and catch up if falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs “identified quickly” and are “supported effectively” to access the curriculum.
- Attendance and punctuality have improved, with behaviour described as “orderly” across lessons and breaktimes.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils move on to “more complex learning” or apply knowledge in different contexts when ready, as some currently find work too easy.
- Expectations for the quality of written work are variable; the school must ensure all teachers have “the same high expectations” of handwriting, punctuation, and presentation.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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