Greyfriars Academy, Kings Lynn

In its own words: "We want our children to develop a love of learning, to experience enjoyment and challenge and to strive for excellence in their achievement. We are an all-inclusive school and encourage care, courtesy and respect for all members of our school community and beyond."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a happy, caring and busy school in King’s Lynn. We offer a lively and engaging curriculum and we want all our children to develop a love of learning and to achieve their very best."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, swimming, ukulele, STEM and art.

In 2025, 44% of Year 6 pupils at Greyfriars Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 39% in reading and 44% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Greyfriars Academy as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Greyfriars Academy are Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 76% maths); Eastgate Academy (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 91% maths); Highgate Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); and St Michael's Church of England Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 54% reading, 79% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Greyfriars Academy.

Greyfriars Academy is one of 15 schools run by Unity Education Trust, an academy trust.

44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 39.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (60%) and Asian (10%).

In 2026, 34 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 14 (7%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

Greyfriars Academy has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 5 pupils on roll.

Greyfriars Academy had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Kings Lynn Rail Station, about 540 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Millfleet (opposite), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Greyfriars Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 354 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Greyfriars Academy issued 7 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Greyfriars Academy are Visiting Teacher Service West (0.3 miles), King's Lynn Academy (0.7 miles), King Edward VII Academy (0.7 miles) and Springwood High School (1.5 miles).