Reffley Academy is a primary school in King's Lynn, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Reffley Academy currently has around 328 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.9% boys and 56.1% girls. Around 17.6% 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 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 16 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Reffley Lane, King's Lynn, PE30 3SF |
| Website: | www.reffley.norfolk.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01553671045 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Helen Fendley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144884 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 433 |
| Number of Pupils: | 328 |
| Number of Boys: | 144 |
| Number of Girls: | 184 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.80% | 275 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 16 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 12 |
| African | 2.70% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reffley Academy Reffley Lane , PE30 3SF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reffley Community School Reffley Lane , PE30 3SF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wootton Junior School Hall Lane , South Wootton PE30 3JZ | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wootton Infant School 9 Church Lane , South Wootton PE30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaywood Primary School Field Lane , PE30 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,633 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Jackson School Marsh Lane , Gaywood PE30 3AE | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Area Pupil Referral Unit Field Lane , PE30 4AY | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silfield School 85 Gayton Road , Gaywood PE30 4EH | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.