North Wootton Academy, King's Lynn
North Wootton Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in King's Lynn, part of Eastern Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 40 schools in King's Lynn with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
North Wootton Academy in detail
North Wootton Academy in its own words
In its own words: "The foundation of any successful school is the development of a clear understanding about what we are trying to achieve."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As the Principal of North Wootton Academy, I am very proud to introduce you to our school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics and dance.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at North Wootton Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 80% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at North Wootton Academy
For September 2026 entry, 54 families put North Wootton Academy as their first choice and 99 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at North Wootton Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to North Wootton Academy are South Wootton Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); South Wootton Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); Reffley Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); and Gaywood Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 78% maths).
North Wootton Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
South Wootton Infant SchoolSouth Wootton Junior SchoolReffley AcademyGaywood Primary School
The trust
North Wootton Academy is one of 12 schools run by Eastern Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about North Wootton Academy (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 33 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 11 (3.4%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kings Lynn Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fountaine Grove (adjacent), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 16 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, North Wootton Academy issued 7 suspensions, 2.2 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 February 2020, 6 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
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
North Wootton Academy creates a warm, welcoming environment where children are proud to be part of the school community. The school excels at teaching reading through structured phonics, ensuring all pupils become confident readers. With excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs, the school helps every child thrive socially, emotionally and academically.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading support, with pupils becoming fluent and confident readers
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the full curriculum and achieve ambitious goals
- Positive school culture based on teamwork values, with many leadership opportunities for pupils to contribute to school life
- Well-trained staff with high expectations who encourage pupils to take pride in their work
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects (other than English and maths), teachers do not revisit previous content regularly enough, making it harder for pupils to recall learning and connect ideas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Well-being leaders, playleaders, house captains, school parliament, clubs, school visits, litter picks, food bank visits, Leaders for Lynn
North Wootton Academy has maintained its good standards from the previous inspection. The school provides a welcoming, positive environment where pupils are proud members of their community and enjoy an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
69 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
31.8
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. North Wootton Academy is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
323 pupils
315 places
8 pupils over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
320
Total Pupils
173
Boys
147
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
22.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,769
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1705k
Total funding
£38k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
2.8%
Persistent absence
284
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
North Wootton Academy
Questions parents ask about North Wootton Academy
What are SATs results like at North Wootton Academy?
Of the pupils at North Wootton Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is North Wootton Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Wootton Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for North Wootton Academy?
No fixed boundary. When North Wootton 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 North Wootton Academy?
North Wootton Academy was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at North Wootton Academy?
Classes at North Wootton Academy average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to North Wootton Academy?
North Wootton Academy has around 320 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at North Wootton Academy?
3.5% of sessions were missed at North Wootton Academy in 2024/25. 2.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to North Wootton Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming North Wootton 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.
How many road collisions happen near North Wootton Academy?
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 North Wootton Academy?
North Wootton Academy is at Priory Lane, North Wootton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3PT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)