St Michael's Church of England Academy
Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, King's Lynn, PE30 5BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's Church of England Academy is a primary school in King's Lynn for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 15th of 41 primary schools in King's Lynn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 October 2023, report published 6 December 2023
- 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 31 October 2023
At St Michael's, the vision is that 'everyone counts at our school'. This is certainly true. Pupils and staff share a mutual respect. Relationships are warm and positive. The school provides a strong sense of community. Staff know pupils and their families well. Many pupils enjoy being at school. They say they feel safe and are well cared for. Adults set high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils rise to this challenge. In all classes, they behave well and learn happily together. Pupils know that when there are issues, such as bullying, adults will promptly deal with them. Leaders are ambitious for all. Staff expect pupils to try hard and keep working even when it is a challenge. This starts in the Reception class. Here, children concentrate hard and stay on task when working on a range of appropriate activities. The school provides a variety of opportunities to support learning and develop pupils' interests. This includes a range of sports, music and art clubs. A well-planned programme of visitors to the school, such as the recent meetings with the local MP and the mayor, further develops pupils' knowledge.
What the school should improve
- There are inconsistencies in the way staff support pupils in the early stages of learning to read. This means that not all pupils catch up as quickly as they might. The school should ensure that all staff have the necessary knowledge and skills required to teach early reading effectively.
- Assessment information has not always been used well enough to help teachers identify the next steps in pupils' learning. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge have developed, particularly for those with low attendance. The school should ensure that all staff follow the school's assessment systems fully so that they identify and address the gaps in pupils' knowledge quickly and effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
179 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Michael's Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 54% met the expected standard |
| Greyfriars Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 31% met the expected standard |
| West Lynn Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Eastgate Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| Parkway Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Scarsibrick
- Phone
- 01553772420
- Address
- Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, King's Lynn, PE30 5BN
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 141360
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.