Gayton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

URN: 121071 • King's Lynn PE32 1PA

Overview

Name
Gayton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN
121071
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachael Greenhalgh (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Lynn Road, King's Lynn PE32 1PA

Summary

Gayton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in King's Lynn, Norfolk, serves a mixed-gender population of 159 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, reflecting its Christian ethos. It is part of the Diocese of Norwich and emphasizes values such as respect, compassion, and community involvement.

The curriculum at Gayton Church of England Primary is designed to foster a love of learning while meeting the educational needs of all students. The school has achieved the AfPE Quality Mark with Distinction and the RE Quality Mark Gold, indicating a strong focus on physical education and religious education. Support for pupils is a priority, with provisions in place for those eligible for free school meals, which currently account for 10.10% of the student body.

Community engagement is integral to the school's mission, encouraging collaboration with families and local organizations. The school aims to prepare students not only academically but also socially and emotionally, ensuring they are well-rounded individuals ready to contribute positively to society.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
159
Boys
71
Girls
88
FSM %
10.10
Open date
Close date
2018-09-30
Last Ofsted
2017-02-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 159 71 88 210 10.10
2024-09-11 159 71 88 210 10.10
2023-09-11 159 71 88 210 10.10
2022-09-11 159 71 88 210 10.10
2021-09-11 159 71 88 210 10.10
2020-09-11 159 71 88 210 10.10

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