Middleton Church of England Primary Academy has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It merged with another school.
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy, King's Lynn
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in King's Lynn, part of The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Inadequate at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 25th-highest of the 44 schools in King's Lynn with published results, and 10,529th of 13,912 across England. It was 13% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Inadequate (2022)
- Capacity
- 13% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2024, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Middleton Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 67% 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 Middleton Church of England Primary Academy
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.
Admissions history and your chances at Middleton Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Middleton Church of England Primary Academy are West Winch Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 68% reading, 62% maths); Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School (2.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 63% maths); Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 76% maths); and King's Oak Academy (2.9 miles, Good).
West Winch Primary SchoolFairstead Community Primary and Nursery SchoolAshwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolKing's Oak Academy
The trust
Middleton 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.
All 42 schools in The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust
Who goes there
40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%) and Black (20%).
In 2026, 3 pupils (30%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 5 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kings Lynn Rail Station, about 3.7 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lynn Road (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Middleton Church of England Primary Academy issued 3 suspensions, 17.6 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; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at its May 2022 inspection - down from Requires Improvement.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Inadequate), Behaviour & attitudes (Inadequate), Personal development (Requires Improvement), Leadership & management (Inadequate), Early years (Inadequate).
At a Glance
40.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Middleton Church of England Primary Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Middleton Church of England Primary Academy is in Norfolk; for families living there:
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Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Middleton Church of England Primary Academy
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
13%
Available places
16 pupils
126 places
110 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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
30.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
10
Total Pupils
6
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
3.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,826
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£14,808
Per pupil
£330k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2023/24
6.5%
Overall absence
27.0%
Persistent absence
37
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Middleton Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Middleton Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Middleton Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Middleton Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2022, it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Middleton Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Middleton Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Middleton Church of England Primary Academy?
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 13% of its 126 places.
How many pupils go to Middleton Church of England Primary Academy?
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy has around 10 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Middleton Church of England Primary Academy?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Middleton Church of England Primary Academy in 2023/24. 27% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Middleton Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Middleton Church of England Primary Academy 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.
Where is Middleton Church of England Primary Academy?
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy is at School Road, Middleton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1SA.