Sporle Church of England Primary Academy
82 the Street, Sporle, King's Lynn, PE32 2DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sporle Church of England Primary 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 37th of 41 primary schools in King's Lynn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 July 2022, report published 22 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 July 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They feel happy and safe. Pupils say that there have been many improvements in recent years. Pupils achieve well across a broad range of subjects. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils are proud to be members of the school community. Pupils respond to the high expectations staff have of their learning and their behaviour. Pupils are thoughtful and kind. They appreciate the recognition they receive for demonstrating the school's values. Pupils understand what bullying is, but most find it hard to think of a time when they or a friend experienced it. Pupils say that staff listen to their worries and help them resolve issues when they occur. Pupils and their parents and carers appreciate the diversity of the school's curriculum. Pupils deepen their learning through first-hand experiences. These include residential visits, day trips and expert visitors coming into school. Pupils contribute to the life of the school through the many opportunities to take on responsibilities, such as being a head pupil or school councillor. The work of the eco- council has gained wider recognition for its impact on developing sustainability at the school.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified precisely enough the knowledge that pupils should learn. This makes it harder for teachers to plan lessons that help pupils build on what they have learned before. Leaders should ensure that all curriculum plans identify precisely the knowledge that pupils should learn and that teachers have the guidance and expertise to implement the curriculum equally well in all subjects.
- Although the school's behaviour policy is clear, some staff do not implement it consistently well. This results in a small number of pupils not always behaving well. Leaders should ensure that all members of staff understand the school's approach towards pupils' conduct and implement the behaviour policy consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
83 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Sporle Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaffham Meadow Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 0% met the expected standard |
| Necton VA Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Swaffham CofE Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anne Neary
- Phone
- 01760722393
- Address
- 82 the Street, Sporle, King's Lynn, PE32 2DR
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 142465
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.