Eastgate Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 5 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Littleport Terrace, King's Lynn, PE30 1QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Eastgate Academy is a primary school in King's Lynn for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 8th of 41 primary schools in King's Lynn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 January 2017, report published 1 March 2017

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 May 2023

Eastgate Academy is a trusted, respected and loved part of the local community. Pupils are extremely proud to attend the school. Parents are supportive of the work of the school. They value the support leaders provide in equal measure to pupils and their families. The culture of the school is one of ambition. Pupils respond positively to the high expectations leaders have for them. Pupils value the importance of knowledge. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive academically and socially. They learn and achieve well. Pupils behave impeccably. They are polite and considerate. They look out for one another and are keen to help those who may be feeling low. Bullying is not tolerated. The positive relationships pupils have with each other means cases of bullying are rare. Pupils feel safe, cared for and happy. Pupils have opportunities to take on leadership roles. The Pet Squad tend to the animals the school has housed when owners were unable to keep them at home. Subject ambassadors play a role in the design and delivery of the curriculum. Pupils relish the importance of these roles. They know they have a voice, and leaders act on their opinions.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

45 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

278 pupils on roll, with places for 270

Eligible for free school meals36%

36%, 9.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language45.3%

45.3%, 23.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.8%

19.8%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.5%

6.5%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Eastgate Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Highgate Infant School	0.2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Not published
Greyfriars Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	31% met the expected standard
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	54% met the expected standard
West Lynn Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Greenpark Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	48% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 5 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Ewa Parker
Phone: 01553773088
Website: eastgateacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Littleport Terrace, King's Lynn, PE30 1QA
Local authority: Norfolk
URN: 140663

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.