Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School
Friars Lane, Burnham Market, King's Lynn, PE31 8JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in King's Lynn for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 29th of 41 primary schools in King's Lynn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 16 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils are happy at this welcoming and friendly school. The school fulfils its vision of 'local memories, broadening horizons' well. Pupils contribute significantly to the life of their local community. They follow a broad and balanced curriculum that teaches them about the wider world. Pupils enjoy the extensive range of clubs available that are open to all. Pupils behave well in and out of lessons. There is a calm and orderly environment around school. Pupils are kind and respectful. They learn to recognise their emotions and think about how their actions affect others. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic success. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Learning in subjects such as music, physical education, computing and drama is particularly strong. Pupils also get to learn moviemaking to a high standard. The school supports pupils very well, both academically and pastorally. This is especially true for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not always teach the phonics curriculum consistently well. As a result, some pupils do not learn phonics as quickly as they could. The school should ensure that all teachers have the necessary skills to support pupils in their phonics learning.
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment information well enough to identify some older pupils' misconceptions or gaps in their knowledge. As a result, on occasion, these pupils do not learn as well as they should. The school should help staff check pupils' understanding carefully and ensure that all pupils know and remember the key learning identified in the curriculum plans.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
111 pupils on roll, with places for 125
Schools near Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 33% met the expected standard |
| Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Blenheim Park Academy | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Walsingham CE VA Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WENSUM TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Stroulger
- Phone
- 01328738354
- Address
- Friars Lane, Burnham Market, King's Lynn, PE31 8JA
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 144825
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.