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Magdalen Academy

Park Crescent, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3BU

Good

Inspected 8 May 2024

Good
Ofsted
17%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
47
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Magdalen Academy

Magdalen Academy is an academy converter in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 47 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 17% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Norfolk →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
47 / 70 (67%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
8 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

23.3%
Free school meals
9.3%
EAL
12.8%
SEN support
10.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

17%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
100
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.1%
Overall absence
8.6%
Persistent absence

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

2024/25

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

4
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
11.6
Pupils per teacher
↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24
2.28
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
£37,158
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 25% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,130 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
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.

£9,140
Spend per pupil
£11,075
Income per pupil
42%
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
Park Crescent, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3BU
Phone
01553810326
Headteacher
Louise Arrowsmith

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Magdalen Academy?
Magdalen Academy is an academy converter in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Magdalen Academy have?
Magdalen Academy has 47 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Magdalen Academy's Ofsted rating?
Magdalen Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).
How does Magdalen Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
17% of pupils at Magdalen Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Magdalen Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Magdalen Academy is part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Magdalen Academy?
Magdalen Academy is located at Park Crescent, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3BU.

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