Walpole Cross Keys Primary School
URN: 142751 • King's Lynn PE34 4HD
Overview
- Name
- Walpole Cross Keys Primary School
- URN
- 142751
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Borley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01553828680
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 28 Sutton Road, King's Lynn PE34 4HD
Summary
Walpole Cross Keys Primary School is a small, mixed academy located in a rural village near King's Lynn, Norfolk. With a current enrolment of 54 pupils and a capacity of 56, the school operates three classes: Reception and Year 1, Years 2 and 3, and Years 4 to 6. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and safe learning environment, facilitated by a dedicated team of 12 teaching and support staff.
The curriculum at Walpole Cross Keys emphasizes the importance of community and local heritage through its 'Rural Thread' initiative, which encourages students to appreciate their surroundings and understand their role in the wider world. The school also features additional learning environments that enhance educational experiences throughout the year.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, including participation in the active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which organizes various social and fundraising events. For admissions, families can apply through the Norfolk County Council process, with options available for in-year applications. The school is committed to providing assistance to families during the admissions process.
The curriculum at Walpole Cross Keys emphasizes the importance of community and local heritage through its 'Rural Thread' initiative, which encourages students to appreciate their surroundings and understand their role in the wider world. The school also features additional learning environments that enhance educational experiences throughout the year.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, including participation in the active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which organizes various social and fundraising events. For admissions, families can apply through the Norfolk County Council process, with options available for in-year applications. The school is committed to providing assistance to families during the admissions process.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 56
- Pupils
- 54
- Boys
- 24
- Girls
- 30
- FSM %
- 24.10
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 54 | 24 | 30 | 56 | 24.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 49 | 22 | 27 | 56 | 20.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 53 | 22 | 31 | 56 | 11.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 53 | 22 | 31 | 56 | 11.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 49 | 21 | 28 | 56 | 14.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 49 | 17 | 32 | 56 | 14.30 |
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