Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
Chequers Street, Docking, King's Lynn, PE31 8LHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery is a primary school in King's Lynn for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 18th of 41 primary schools in King's Lynn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 October 2016, report published 21 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils are happy at this school. The kind and nurturing relationships they develop with staff help them to feel safe. Staff give pupils the support that they need. This helps pupils to enjoy school, work hard and attend well. The school's values of 'courage, curiosity, confidence, collaboration and compassion' are part of everyday life. Pupils are proud of their work and enjoy celebrating their achievements. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve and how they should behave. Improvements have been made in areas such as reading, mathematics and behaviour in the last two years. There are numerous opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities, such as being part of the school and sports councils, leading acts of worship and raising funds for charity. Pupils learn how to stay safe when online and how to be good ambassadors for their school. In the early years class, pupils are supported effectively to follow routines and instructions well. Pupils take part in a range of activities within and beyond the school. This includes a range of sports clubs, musical opportunities and involvement with the local church. Pupils learn about their local community and how to contribute positively as citizens.
What the school should improve
- Some of the recent curriculum changes mean that older pupils have gaps in their learning. As a result, these pupils sometimes struggle to understand the new content they are taught. The school must ensure that teachers identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge before moving them on to new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
109 pupils on roll, with places for 126
Schools near Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snettisham Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Heacham Infant and Nursery School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Blenheim Park Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Heacham Junior School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebekah Woodrow
- Phone
- 01485518344
- Address
- Chequers Street, Docking, King's Lynn, PE31 8LH
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 148822
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.