Greyfriars Academy, based in Kings Lynn, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Greyfriars Academy currently has around 204 pupils on roll, which is about 67% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 39.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 2 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.8%). other white pupils make up about 19.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | London Road, Kings Lynn, PE30 5PY |
| Website: | www.greyfriarsacademy.uk |
| Telephone: | 01553773087 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Aidan McGovern |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145535 |
Ofsted inspection date: 31/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 304 |
| Number of Pupils: | 204 |
| Number of Boys: | 99 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 60.80% | 124 |
| Other White | 19.60% | 40 |
| Indian | 5.90% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.00% | 4 |
| African | 2.00% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Lynn Nursery School St James Park , London Road PE30 5PT | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars Primary School, King's Lynn London Road , PE30 5PY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Academy London Road , PE30 5PY | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary School Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | - not rated | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | 4out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastgate Community Primary School Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park High School Queen Mary Road , Gaywood PE30 4QG | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of West Anglia Tennyson Avenue , PE30 2QW | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Tutorial Centre Providence Street , PE30 5ET | - not rated | 112 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 586 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | 2out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silfield School 85 Gayton Road , Gaywood PE30 4EH | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.