Magdalen Academy
Park Crescent, Magdalen, Magdalen Academy, King's Lynn, PE34 3BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Magdalen Academy is a primary school in King's Lynn for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 35th of 41 primary schools in King's Lynn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 11 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils appreciate being part of this small village school where relationships are strong, and pupils are valued. Expectations of how well pupils behave are clear and consistent. Pupils are safe and secure. Pupils are polite and calm and follow instructions. The playground is a hive of activity. Younger and older pupils play together happily. Pupils have a voice in this school. There are different roles and responsibilities for older pupils. House assemblies are pupil-led. House captains develop their confidence and leadership skills. They discuss things they would like to change about their school. Pupils feel listened to. Pupils are excited by the trips and opportunities offered to them. Leaders have ensured pupils experience opportunities beyond the local community. Coming together with other schools in the trust, pupils compete in sporting events and recently sang at a national arena in London. These opportunities broaden pupils' horizons and develop their confidence and independence.
What the school should improve
- In mathematics, teachers do not always address misconceptions in pupils' learning. This means that some pupils have gaps in their learning. The school should ensure that its ongoing training supports teaching staff with their mathematical subject knowledge. This will allow teachers to check and ensure that pupils develop the knowledge and skills they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
43 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Magdalen Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watlington Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Germans Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| Holy Cross Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 29% met the expected standard |
| West Winch Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Arrowsmith
- Phone
- 01553810326
- Address
- Park Crescent, Magdalen, Magdalen Academy, King's Lynn, PE34 3BU
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 145532
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.