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King's Lynn Academy
Queen Mary Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QG, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.2 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
952
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 83% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. While 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, with only 34% reaching grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction appears to be a positive aspect, despite the school's LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than only 23% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.1 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 51% | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.3%
White Other17.6%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.75227, 0.41702 · PE30 4QG
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN136202
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kingslynnacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is King's Lynn Academy rated by Ofsted?
King's Lynn Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2022.
Is King's Lynn Academy a good school?
King's Lynn Academy scores 23.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at King's Lynn Academy in GCSEs?
King's Lynn Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.1. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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