How many pupils does King's Lynn Academy have?

King's Lynn Academy has 952 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is King's Lynn Academy's Ofsted rating?

King's Lynn Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).

How does King's Lynn Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at King's Lynn Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41 in 2025/26.

Is King's Lynn Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — King's Lynn Academy is part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is King's Lynn Academy?

King's Lynn Academy is located at Queen Mary Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QG.

King's Lynn Academy

Queen Mary Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QG

Good

Inspected 17 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

952

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About King's Lynn Academy

King's Lynn Academy is an academy sponsor led in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 952 pupils on roll. It is part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41 (2025/26). 31.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 952 / 1,100 (87%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

31.9%

Free school meals

19.2%

EAL

6.1%

SEN support

15.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.0

Attainment 8

174 pupils

36.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

60.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.4%

Overall absence

25.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

45.29

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.5 vs 2023/24

21.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

19.7

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£53,820

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,328 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.2% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

4.76

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,851

Spend per pupil

£8,380

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Queen Mary Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QG
Phone: 01553774671
Acting Principal: Alan Fletcher
Website: http://www.kingslynnacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff

Pupil Progress Coordinator

PermanentFull time£31,537 to £33,699

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Lead Science Technician

PermanentFull time

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Support Staff

Senior Exam Invigilator

PermanentPart time£13.48 per hour

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Education Support

Cover Supervisor

PermanentFull time£27,274 to £29,071

Closes 13 Nov 2026View & apply

Support Staff

Behaviour Support Supervisor

PermanentPart time

Closes 14 Nov 2026View & apply

HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

PermanentFull time£8598 - £31,022 FTE

Closes 29 Nov 2026View & apply

TeacherDramaVisa sponsorship

Teacher of Drama

PermanentFull time

Closes 30 Nov 2026View & apply

Support Staff

Exam Invigilator

PermanentPart time£13.28

Closes 8 Dec 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King's Lynn Academy?: King's Lynn Academy is an academy sponsor led in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does King's Lynn Academy have?: King's Lynn Academy has 952 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is King's Lynn Academy's Ofsted rating?: King's Lynn Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).
How does King's Lynn Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at King's Lynn Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41 in 2025/26.
Is King's Lynn Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — King's Lynn Academy is part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is King's Lynn Academy?: King's Lynn Academy is located at Queen Mary Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QG.

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