St Clement's High School
Churchgate Way, Terrington St Clement, King's Lynn, PE34 4LZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Clement's High School is a secondary school in King's Lynn for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in King's Lynn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 January 2017, report published 21 February 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Pupils value the community ethos of this small school. They appreciate the good relationships they have with staff and many of their peers. Pupils regularly take advantage of the wide range of enrichment opportunities that are on offer to develop their character and interests. Recent trips to the theatre in London, to Berlin and to New York were very popular. Pupils spoke animatedly about how these trips increased their understanding and passion for their subjects. Pupils feel well supported in lessons. They appreciate the help they get to do well, both during class and after school. Lessons are generally very orderly, and adults have high expectations of how pupils should behave and what they should achieve. A minority of pupils who sometimes struggle to maintain attention are supported to quickly refocus on their learning if they get distracted. Bullying is rare, and pupils appreciate the supportive pastoral team, who care for them. Pupils are kept safe. The majority of pupils are confident that staff would deal effectively with any issues that they reported. However, a small minority of pupils can make inappropriate comments and do not always act in a respectful way towards their peers.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils make disrespectful comments about the gender or sexual orientation of other pupils. This behaviour is not always reported. Leaders need to ensure that pupils are confident to report all concerning behaviours so that the small number of pupils who do not act appropriately are educated to improve their behaviour and respect towards others.
- Some teachers do not check what pupils know and can do. They do not provide pupils with the appropriate support and resources to fully develop the skills and knowledge they need to meet the demands of the curriculum. This means that some pupils, including those with SEND, do not learn as well as they should. Leaders need to ensure that teachers routinely check pupils' understanding and intervene in a timely manner if they fall behind.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
135 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
704 pupils on roll, with places for 650
Schools near St Clement's High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VII Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 44.4 |
| King's Lynn Academy | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.1 |
| Springwood High School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.9 |
| Marshland High School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.5 |
| University Academy Long Sutton | 7 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Attainment 8: 32.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Nigel Willingham
- Phone
- 01553828648
- Address
- Churchgate Way, Terrington St Clement, King's Lynn, PE34 4LZ
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 140557
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.