Is St Michael's Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 31 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 53rd of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Michael's Church of England Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at St Michael's Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Michael's Church of England Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St Michael's Church of England Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Michael's Church of England Academy

Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, King's Lynn, PE30 5BN

Local ranking53rd of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 31 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 54.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 184
Boys: 89 (50%)
Girls: 90 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (85% full)
SEND: 27.2%
FSM Eligible: 42.4%
EAL: 38.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.1%
SEN Support: 20.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,761/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 55.5%
White Other: 31.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 3.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.2%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Asian Chinese: 1.1%

55.5%

White British

31.3%

White Other

3.9%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01553772420

office@stmichaelskingslynn.norfolk.sch.uk

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Saddlebow Road

King's Lynn, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 141360
UKPRN: 10047486
Establishment No.: 2091
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

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