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King's Lynn Academy
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King's Lynn Academy
- Secondary
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk PE30 4QG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from carefully adapted provision to achieve positive outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils treat each other with tolerance and respect, and incidences of bullying are rare.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality partnership support with external organizations ensures a high-quality training program for early careers teachers.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders re-developed the curriculum to meet pupils鈥� needs well.
Strengths and Challenges: Some vocabulary is not clearly understood by pupils, and some SEND plans lack precision. Leaders are addressing these issues.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give opinions on their child's school via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School uses Ofsted Parent View to communicate with parents about their child鈥檚 progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: 63 responses were made by parents on Ofsted Parent View indicating engagement and satisfaction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have systems in place to follow up all identified safeguarding concerns ensuring clear chronology.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders raised academic aspiration and re-developed the curriculum for better student preparation.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidences of bullying are rare; pupils feel they are listened to by adults.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding leaders formed strong relationships with social workers to ensure family support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs such as LGBTQ+ group, photography, sports teams.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Programme of PSHE builds detail as pupils get older, though form time activities need better planning.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education meets the requirements of the Baker Clause, offering access to a wide range of post-16 options.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Some SEND plans lack precision; improvement needed for effective support.
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About Us
King's Lynn Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 961 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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KLA is a welcoming, all-inclusive community with a real sense of family. We are devoted to the straightforward but inspiring idea that "You Will Be Known." The potential of our kids is unbounded, and everyone here is held to very high standards.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 14.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 42.67% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.40 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 44.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 3 | 44.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 4 | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.84 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.81% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.81 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 5 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 5 | 37.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 3 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 4 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 2.42 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.66% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 11.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.34% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King's Lynn Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1