Beeston Primary School, King's Lynn
Beeston Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in King's Lynn, part of Unity Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 31st-highest of the 44 schools in King's Lynn with published results, and 11,406th of 13,912 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beeston Primary School in detail
Beeston Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Beeston Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 67% in Norfolk and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Beeston Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Beeston Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Beeston Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Beeston Primary School are Necton VA Primary School (4.2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 63% maths); St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley (4.3 miles, Requires improvement, 60% reading, 68% maths); Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); and Brisley Church of England Primary Academy (4.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 58% maths).
Necton VA Primary SchoolSt Mary's Community Primary School, BeetleyScarning Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolBrisley Church of England Primary Academy
The trust
Beeston Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Unity Education Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beeston Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (86%).
Who goes there
8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (6%).
Staffing
Beeston Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Beeston Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Craft and Model Store (adjacent), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
Beeston Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Beeston Primary School excels at teaching reading from the early years onwards, ensuring pupils develop confidence and a love of books. The school creates a supportive environment where all pupils, including those with SEND, can access the full curriculum and thrive. Teachers set high expectations, recognise pupils' efforts, and provide enrichment activities that help children develop resilience, teamwork and important life skills.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching of reading with systematic support for pupils who need to catch up
- Strong provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the full curriculum and enrichment activities
- Ambitious and regularly reviewed curriculum that engages pupils and develops new interests
- Calm, respectful behaviour throughout the school with clear routines and positive recognition
- Effective enrichment activities including visits to museums, cultural events, and outdoor learning
Areas for Improvement
- Need to sharpen assessment strategies in some areas of the wider curriculum to identify and correct gaps in pupils' knowledge more promptly
- Some pupils take longer to develop mathematical fluency due to limited practice - the school plans to embed stronger teaching strategies
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, cultural events, outdoor learning sessions, daily assemblies focusing on culture and conservation, leadership roles such as house captains
Beeston Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils thrive and feel happy, valued and secure. The school has maintained good standards with effective teaching, strong behaviour, and a focus on enrichment and personal development.
At a Glance
8.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
22.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Beeston Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Beeston Primary School is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Beeston Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
67 pupils
80 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - King's Lynn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for King's Lynn
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
17.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
35
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,710
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,594
Per pupil
£515k
Total funding
£24k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
1.8%
Persistent absence
57
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Beeston Primary School
Questions parents ask about Beeston Primary School
What are SATs results like at Beeston Primary School?
Of the pupils at Beeston Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Beeston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beeston Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Beeston Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Beeston Primary School is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Beeston Primary School?
Beeston Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 80 places.
How big are the classes at Beeston Primary School?
Classes at Beeston Primary School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Beeston Primary School?
Beeston Primary School has around 91 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Beeston Primary School?
3% of sessions were missed at Beeston Primary School in 2024/25. 1.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Beeston Primary School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Beeston Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Beeston Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beeston Primary School?
Beeston Primary School is at Chapel Lane, Beeston, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)