Great Massingham CofE Primary School, King's Lynn
Great Massingham CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in King's Lynn. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 23rd-highest of the 44 schools in King's Lynn with published results, and 10,098th of 13,912 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Great Massingham CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2024, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Great Massingham CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 55% 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 Great Massingham CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Great Massingham CofE Primary School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 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 Great Massingham CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Great Massingham CofE Primary School are Harpley CofE VC Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 50% reading, 50% maths); Rudham CofE Primary Academy (3.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 33% maths); Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy (4.7 miles, Good, 42% reading, 42% maths); and Gayton Church of England Primary Academy (5 miles, Good, 48% reading, 61% maths).
Harpley CofE VC Primary SchoolRudham CofE Primary AcademyCastle Acre Church of England Primary AcademyGayton Church of England Primary Academy
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Great Massingham CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 82% would recommend the school, 82% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (82%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
14.8% 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.
In 2026, 12 pupils (22.2%) received SEN support and 3 (5.6%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Great Massingham CofE Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 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 Great Massingham CofE Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (adjacent), 330 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
Great Massingham CofE 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils here are happy and enjoy school. The school is a close community and older pupils naturally look out for and support the younger ones. Pupils value the close links with the local village and the federated school, which helps them feel part of a larger community.
The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour and they quickly learn the routines when they start school. Pupils are enthusiastic and work hard. They feel safe and well looked after. Older pupils volunteer to take on various responsibilities, such as values leaders, and take these seriously. They help out both in school, running collective worship, and out in the village, for example, running litter picks.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has raised expectations of what pupils will achieve. The school knew pupils were not leaving with strong enough core skills and sought advice from specialists. Comprehensive schemes of work for all subjects make it clear what should be taught and when. The quality of education now enables more pupils to become confident readers and mathematicians.
Pupils read a wide variety of challenging, high-quality texts, which interest them. These include themes of discrimination and are set in a wide variety of countries. As a result, pupils become more aware of the wider world around them. Consistent teaching methods for phonics mean that pupils quickly learn the basics of reading. Most pupils regularly practise reading and so become fluent readers. Those who find it harder, get extra practise that helps them catch up.
From Ofsted's September 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2015 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
11 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
18.0
Avg class size
19.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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 Great Massingham CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
55 pupils
56 places
1 spare place 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
27.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
54
Total Pupils
26
Boys
28
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
9.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£32,916
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,203
Per pupil
£506k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
54
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Great Massingham CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Great Massingham CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Great Massingham CofE Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 55% did so in maths.
What is Great Massingham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Massingham CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Great Massingham CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Great Massingham CofE 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 Great Massingham CofE Primary School?
Great Massingham CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Great Massingham CofE Primary School?
Classes at Great Massingham CofE Primary School average 18 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Great Massingham CofE Primary School?
Great Massingham CofE Primary School has around 54 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Great Massingham CofE Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Great Massingham CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Great Massingham CofE Primary School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Great Massingham CofE 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 Great Massingham CofE 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 Great Massingham CofE Primary School?
Great Massingham CofE Primary School is at Weasenham Road, Great Massingham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2EY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)