Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
Chapel Lane, Wimbotsham, King's Lynn, PE34 3QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wimbotsham and Stow 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 28th of 41 primary schools in King's Lynn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 September 2016, report published 3 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 July 2022
Pupils are positive about, and proud of, their school. They consider it to be a comfortable and safe place to study and play. From the start of early years, pupils gain confidence to go about their learning. They enjoy topics they study. Pupils notice the improvements leaders have made to the curriculum. Pupils welcome the greater level of challenge in the work teachers require them to do. They stick at it and many achieve well. From early years through to Year 6, pupils learn and show what good behaviour is. They behave well. In lessons, pupils are often respectful and generous in their support of each other. Pupils of all ages mix happily together at social times. Pupils feel and are safe. They say that adults put right the minimal instances of bullying that occur. Pupils learn to manage their emotions and friendships. They use circle time to resolve concerns and share their feelings. Pupils' views are listened to. Led by their house captains, pupils play an important role in the school community. They help with the organisation of lunchtimes and the planning and running of events such as sports days and the school fayre.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not settled on the most effective teaching or assessment strategies in a small proportion of subjects. Where this is the case, some teaching over time is less effective and pupils' progression through the curriculum is less even. Leaders should review what is working well and what needs to be better in these subjects. They should then accelerate their work to develop teachers' confidence to teach and assess pupils' understanding in each subject. Leaders should support teachers to use assessment information to better inform the next stages of teaching.
- Some parents are less positive about the quality and timing of communication about their children's education. The school's website does not reflect aspects of the provision offered within the school. Leaders should review and make suitable amendments to the way they share information with parents so that they are better informed about their children's education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
106 pupils on roll, with places for 110
Schools near Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Nelson Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Holy Cross Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Watlington Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% 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
- 01366382336
- Address
- Chapel Lane, Wimbotsham, King's Lynn, PE34 3QH
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 145533
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.