Greyfriars Academy
URN: 145535 • Kings Lynn PE30 5PY
Overview
- Name
- Greyfriars Academy
- URN
- 145535
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Aidan McGovern (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01553773087
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- London Road, Kings Lynn PE30 5PY
Summary
Greyfriars Academy, located in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 204 pupils, out of a capacity of 304. As part of the Unity Education Trust, the school focuses on raising aspirations and fulfilling the potential of every child. The academy promotes a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best while enjoying their learning experience.
The school’s ethos is built on its vision and values, which emphasise care, achievement, and enjoyment in education. Greyfriars Academy provides a supportive curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, with a significant percentage (39.7%) of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.
Parents can find information about school policies, admissions, and the latest news on the academy's website. Greyfriars Academy is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration, both within the school and with its partner institutions in the Unity Education Trust.
The school’s ethos is built on its vision and values, which emphasise care, achievement, and enjoyment in education. Greyfriars Academy provides a supportive curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, with a significant percentage (39.7%) of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.
Parents can find information about school policies, admissions, and the latest news on the academy's website. Greyfriars Academy is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration, both within the school and with its partner institutions in the Unity Education Trust.
Useful links
- Governance and Financial Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Term Time Absence Form (sen)
- Term Dates 25/26 (calendar)
- Exam and Assessment Results (download)
- Ofsted Report (download)
- Attendance Policy (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Term Date 26/27 (download)
- Performance Data (download)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 304
- Pupils
- 204
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 105
- FSM %
- 39.70
- Open date
- 2018-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 204 | 99 | 105 | 304 | 39.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 228 | 108 | 120 | 304 | 44.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 272 | 137 | 135 | 304 | 40.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 272 | 137 | 135 | 304 | 40.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 281 | 139 | 142 | 304 | 38.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 280 | 136 | 144 | 304 | 30.70 |
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