Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery, King's Lynn

From the headteacher's welcome: "Here at Docking, we really want all our children, as they progress through the years, to have the highest possible aspirations for everything they do, whether it be work or play."

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 69% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery are Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School (5.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths); and Dersingham Primary School (5.9 miles, Good, 62% reading, 69% maths).

Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery is one of 42 schools run by The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery (as of September 2025): 77% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).

2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 24 pupils (22%) received SEN support and 6 (5.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary & Nursery School (adjacent), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).

In 2024/25, Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.