Beeston Primary School
Chapel Lane, Beeston, King's Lynn, PE32 2NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Beeston Primary School is a primary school in King's Lynn for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 June 2013, report published 8 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils thrive in this welcoming and inclusive school. They feel happy, valued and secure here. They describe their school as a place where they are supported and safe, with staff who listen and help when needed. Pupils successfully learn a range of important knowledge and skills across the curriculum. This is because the school has high expectations of their learning. Teachers support younger pupils to quickly become confident readers through expert instruction. Older pupils deepen their fluency and comprehension through encounters with a wide range of books. Pupils' behaviour is calm and respectful throughout the school. Staff teach routines and expectations that help pupils to focus and engage in their learning. Pupils show kindness towards one another. Teachers notice and reward pupils' efforts and achievements. The school's focus on enrichment and personal development ensures that pupils grow not only in knowledge, but also in character. Daily assemblies encourage pupils to think about culture and conservation. Pupils have opportunities to engage in activities such as outdoor learning sessions. These foster resilience and teamwork. Leadership roles, such as house captains, encourage and develop responsibility. Pupils leave well prepared for their next steps. They are equipped with the skills and resilience to succeed.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the wider curriculum, the school does not always precisely check how well pupils learn. As a result, pupils' gaps in knowledge occasionally go unnoticed. The school should continue to sharpen its assessment strategies to ensure that any gaps in pupils' knowledge are identified and promptly corrected.
- Due to occasionally limited practice, some pupils take longer to develop mathematical fluency. This can limit their progress. The school should continue to embed teaching strategies to support and improve pupils' fluency in mathematics.
Pupil numbers and mix
91 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Beeston Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necton VA Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 28% met the expected standard |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Brisley Church of England Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Sporle Church of England Primary Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Snell
- Phone
- 01328701267
- Address
- Chapel Lane, Beeston, King's Lynn, PE32 2NQ
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 144317
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.