Heacham Junior School, King's Lynn
Heacham Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in King's Lynn, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 17th-highest of the 40 schools in King's Lynn with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 67% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Capacity
- 67% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Heacham Junior School in detail
Heacham Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "Heacham Junior School aims to create an environment where pupils are enthused to learn and respect the world around them. We benefit from exceptional space around our school and a family link with Heacham Infant and Nursery. We love to live in this beautiful part of Norfolk, but our pupils have limited access to the wider world."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Heacham Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Heacham Junior School
Across Norfolk, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Norfolk lodged 64 appeals against primary school offers; 51 reached a hearing and 5 succeeded (9.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Heacham Junior School are Heacham Infant and Nursery School (0.3 miles, Good); Snettisham Primary School (2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); Hunstanton Primary School (2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 89% maths); and Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.9 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 94% maths).
Heacham Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Heacham Infant and Nursery SchoolSnettisham Primary SchoolHunstanton Primary SchoolIngoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The trust
Heacham Junior School is one of 11 schools run by West Norfolk Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
6.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (24.5%) received SEN support and 7 (7.4%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Heacham Junior School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fengate (adjacent), 290 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, drug offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Heacham Junior School issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils thrive at this inclusive, welcoming school. They enjoy playing and learning with their classmates. Pupils feel safe and attend well.
The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is reflected in how well pupils are prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils speak with confidence about the knowledge they learn and remember each year. They achieve well.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Working closely with the trust, the school has designed an ambitious and well-considered curriculum. The key knowledge pupils learn year on year is clearly identified.
The school's English curriculum is effective. Leaders quickly recognise pupils who need extra support with their reading, and this is put in place right away. Trained staff deliver a clear phonics programme to any pupil who needs support to catch up. This works well and ensures that all pupils are able to access the full curriculum. As pupils progress through the school, they develop their speaking and communication skills well. They acquire the ability to read and write effectively and, as a result, achieve well.
From Ofsted's October 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 May 2019 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
31.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
22.5
KS2
4
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
Check free transport to Heacham Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Heacham Junior School is in Norfolk; for families living there:
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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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
100 pupils
150 places
50 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.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
31.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
94
Total Pupils
48
Boys
46
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£30,666
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,093
Per pupil
£698k
Total funding
£53k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
12.3%
Persistent absence
106
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Heacham Junior School
What are SATs results like at Heacham Junior School?
Of the pupils at Heacham Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is Heacham Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Heacham Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Heacham Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Heacham Junior 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 Heacham Junior School?
Heacham Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 67% of its 150 places.
How big are the classes at Heacham Junior School?
Classes at Heacham Junior School average 22.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Heacham Junior School?
Heacham Junior School has around 94 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Heacham Junior School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Heacham Junior School in 2024/25. 12.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Heacham Junior School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Heacham Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Heacham Junior 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 Heacham Junior School?
Heacham Junior School is at College Drive, Heacham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7EJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)