Is St Martha's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 31 January 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 71st of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Martha's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 65% of pupils at St Martha's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Martha's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Martha's Catholic Primary School 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 Martha's Catholic Primary School

Field Lane, Gaywood, King's Lynn, PE30 4AY

Local ranking71st of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 31 January 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 65.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 55

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 401
Boys: 210 (53%)
Girls: 189 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (95% full)
SEND: 12.7%
FSM Eligible: 7.7%
EAL: 59.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 9.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Budget per Pupil: £5,643/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 40.2%
White Other: 26.3%
Asian Indian: 16.0%
Mixed Other: 4.6%
Asian Other: 3.9%
Black African: 3.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Other: 1.8%

40.2%

White British

26.3%

White Other

16.0%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01553774829

head@st-marthas.norfolk.sch.uk

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Field Lane

King's Lynn, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 147415
UKPRN: 10084186
Establishment No.: 3395
Trust: ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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