How many pupils does Litcham School have?

Litcham School has 744 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Litcham School's Ofsted rating?

Litcham School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 December 2022).

How does Litcham School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Litcham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 in 2025/26.

Is Litcham School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Litcham School is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Litcham School?

Litcham School is located at Church Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NS.

Litcham School

Church Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NS

Good

Inspected 14 December 2022

Good

Ofsted

44.1

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

4–16

Ages

744

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Litcham School

Litcham School is an academy converter in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 744 pupils on roll. It is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 December 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 4–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 744 / 607 (123%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 December 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

20.1%

Free school meals

2.5%

EAL

4.2%

SEN support

14.8%

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)

44.1

Attainment 8

105 pupils

35.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

59%

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.2%

Overall absence

19.7%

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.

38.79

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

19.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

19.47

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£52,894

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,976 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.5 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.

£6,855

Spend per pupil

£7,663

Income per pupil

55%

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: Church Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NS
Phone: 01328701265
Headteacher: Ben Phillips
Website: http://www.litchamschool.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Litcham School?: Litcham School is an academy converter in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does Litcham School have?: Litcham School has 744 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Litcham School's Ofsted rating?: Litcham School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 December 2022).
How does Litcham School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Litcham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 in 2025/26.
How does Litcham School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Litcham School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Litcham School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Litcham School is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Litcham School?: Litcham School is located at Church Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NS.