Gayton Church of England Primary Academy, Kings Lynn

In its own words: "Welcome to St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy, a warm and welcoming village school at the heart of our local community. We are proud to provide a caring, inclusive and ambitious education where every child is valued as an individual and encouraged to flourish."

From the headteacher's welcome: "September 2026 marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as Gayton Church of England Primary Academy and Middleton Church of England Primary Academy come together as one school community. While our name is new, we are proud to carry forward the history, traditions and wonderful communities that have shaped both schools over many years."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, badminton and multi-sports.

In 2025, 48% of Year 6 pupils at Gayton Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 58% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Gayton Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 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 Gayton Church of England Primary Academy are St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy (0.3 miles); Holly Meadows School (2.1 miles, Good, 50% reading, 68% maths); Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 76% maths); and Narborough Church of England Primary Academy (4.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 56% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Gayton Church of England Primary Academy.

Gayton Church of England Primary Academy 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.

1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

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

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orchard Road (adjacent), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).

In 2024/25, Gayton Church of England Primary Academy issued 21 suspensions, 12 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.