Greyfriars Academy
London Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5PY
Inspected 31 January 2024
About Greyfriars Academy
Greyfriars Academy is an academy converter in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 204 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 January 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 39.7% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Norfolk →
- School Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Age Range
- Ages 4–11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 204 / 304 (67%)
- Sixth Form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- Does not apply
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 31 January 2024
Pupil profile
2023/24Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Results & performance
2023/24Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
SATs results (Key Stage 2)
Attendance
Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.
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
2024-25How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.
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
- London Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5PY
- Phone
- 01553773087
- Headteacher
- Aidan McGovern
- Website
- www.greyfriarsacademy.uk
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Greyfriars Academy?
- Greyfriars Academy is an academy converter in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
- How many pupils does Greyfriars Academy have?
- Greyfriars Academy has 204 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Greyfriars Academy's Ofsted rating?
- Greyfriars Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 January 2024).
- How does Greyfriars Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
- 31% of pupils at Greyfriars Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
- Is Greyfriars Academy part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Greyfriars Academy is part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST.
- Where is Greyfriars Academy?
- Greyfriars Academy is located at London Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5PY.
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