St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy, King's Lynn
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in King's Lynn, part of Grace Schools. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 40 schools in King's Lynn with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy in detail
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "We strive to create a school family in which our children are educated and inspired through a love and understanding of God, each other and our world."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy are Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior (2.5 miles, Good, 56% reading, 56% maths); Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant (2.7 miles, Requires improvement); Holy Cross Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 50% reading, 60% maths); and Watlington Community Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths).
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham JuniorCherry Tree Academy Trust Marham InfantHoly Cross Church of England Primary SchoolWatlington Community Primary School
The trust
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is one of 38 schools run by Grace Schools, an academy trust.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 58% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (58%).
Who goes there
3.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 5 (3.3%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kings Arms (adjacent), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy 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; 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 March 2013, 13 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
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, nurturing school where children feel safe and excited to learn each day. The school offers an ambitious curriculum taught by skilled and enthusiastic staff, with exceptional early years provision that gives children strong foundations. Pupils benefit from a wealth of wider opportunities - from competitive tournaments to residentials - that help develop their confidence and skills.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and personal development with pupils showing exceptional care and respect for one another
- Excellent early years provision with highly stimulating activities that build strong foundations for learning
- Well-trained subject experts who support effective teaching across the curriculum, particularly in reading and art
- Strong collaborative leadership and partnership working across schools that supports staff wellbeing and professional development
- Extensive range of wider activities including sports, art clubs, residentials and choir performances that build confidence and skills
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always provide precise enough guidance on how pupils can improve their writing
- The school's approach to teaching writing is not as well embedded as other subjects, meaning pupils' writing is sometimes below the standard it could be
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, art clubs, choir performances, residentials, competitions and tournaments, military club, Year 6 individual mentoring programme
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is a good school where pupils achieve well across a broad and ambitious curriculum. Behaviour and attitudes are outstanding, with pupils deeply understanding and living out the school values of respecting, generosity and achieving.
At a Glance
3.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
49 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 82% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary 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
Your chances of a place at St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
154 pupils
200 places
46 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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
13.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
153
Total Pupils
79
Boys
74
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,309
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,070
Per pupil
£858k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
8.3%
Persistent absence
156
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Martin At Shouldham 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 St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 200 places.
How big are the classes at St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy has around 153 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?
3.8% of sessions were missed at St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 8.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming St Martin At Shouldham 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.
How many road collisions happen near St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary 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 St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is at Lynn Road, Shouldham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0BU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)