Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn, PE30 5AH · Norfolk · primary school
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65th 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 — 2.9/10 against 2,673 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 394 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
This highly inclusive, well-led school places pupils and their families at its heart, fostering a community where everyone is included with "warmth, sensitivity and kindness." Pupils are described as proud of their school, loving learning, and making "exceptional progress" within a "highly safe environment." The report highlights that the school’s ambition is to improve pupils’ life prospects, with a particular focus on the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, rising to high expectations set by staff, which ensures learning proceeds "without disruption."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," delivered by "highly skilled teachers" who help pupils develop "detailed and deep knowledge."
- Reading is a clear priority, with a successful phonics programme and well-matched books ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Support for pupils with SEND is "exceptional," with robust systems ensuring they access the full curriculum alongside peers and make "strong progress."
- Children make a "flying start" in early years, achieving "exceptionally well" from their starting points and being fully prepared for Year 1.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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