Eastgate Academy
URN: 140663 • King's Lynn PE30 1QA
Overview
- Name
- Eastgate Academy
- URN
- 140663
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linda Hothersall (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01553773088
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Littleport Terrace, King's Lynn PE30 1QA
Summary
Eastgate Academy is a mixed primary school located in King's Lynn, Norfolk, with an enrolment of 273 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 270. As a sponsor-led academy and a member of the Eastern Multi Academy Trust, the school is committed to raising educational standards and aspirations within the community. In 2023, Eastgate Academy received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, reflecting the dedication of its staff, pupils, and families.
The school’s ethos is built around four core values: Empower, Motivate, Transform, and Aspire. These principles guide the teaching and learning environment, ensuring that every child is supported to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. Eastgate Academy prides itself on being a multicultural institution that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity, preparing students to become compassionate and responsible global citizens.
The curriculum at Eastgate Academy is designed to be knowledge-rich and coherently sequenced, particularly in subjects like history, where students develop a secure understanding of local, British, and world events. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters both personal and academic growth, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed.
The school’s ethos is built around four core values: Empower, Motivate, Transform, and Aspire. These principles guide the teaching and learning environment, ensuring that every child is supported to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. Eastgate Academy prides itself on being a multicultural institution that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity, preparing students to become compassionate and responsible global citizens.
The curriculum at Eastgate Academy is designed to be knowledge-rich and coherently sequenced, particularly in subjects like history, where students develop a secure understanding of local, British, and world events. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters both personal and academic growth, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 273
- Boys
- 140
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 38.50
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 273 | 140 | 133 | 270 | 38.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 279 | 132 | 147 | 270 | 41.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 268 | 124 | 144 | 270 | 34.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 268 | 124 | 144 | 270 | 34.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 272 | 119 | 153 | 270 | 32.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 269 | 116 | 153 | 270 | 24.90 |
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