Best 3 Primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy (Primary) in King's Lynn; Eastgate Academy (Primary) in King's Lynn; Magdalen Academy (Primary) in King's Lynn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy, Eastgate Academy and Magdalen Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around King's Lynn, Norfolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy), published Jul 2024. The lowest is 2 (Magdalen Academy), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, Eastern Multi-Academy Trust and Unity Education Trust.

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Attribute	Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy PE30 5AH	Eastgate Academy PE30 1QA	Magdalen Academy PE34 3BU
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5AH	King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1QA	King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3BU
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Jul 2024	1 1 Mar 2017	2 11 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	270	70
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable		Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust	Eastern Multi-Academy Trust	Unity Education Trust
Website	www.whitefriars.norfolk.sch.uk	eastgateacademy.co.uk	www.magdalenacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01553761001	01553773088	01553810326
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy

PE30 5AH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 5AH
Ofsted: 1 17 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust
Website: www.whitefriars.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01553761001

Eastgate Academy

PE30 1QA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1QA
Ofsted: 1 1 Mar 2017
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
Website: eastgateacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01553773088

Magdalen Academy

PE34 3BU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 3BU
Ofsted: 2 11 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Unity Education Trust
Website: www.magdalenacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01553810326

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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