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King's Lynn Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 940 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | King Edward VII Academy | |
| 0.8 | Springwood High School | |
| 5.0 | St Clement's High School | |
| 10.3 | Downham Market Academy | |
| 10.4 | Marshland High School | |
| 12.4 | University Academy Long Sutton | |
| 12.5 | Thomas Clarkson Academy | |
| 13.2 | Smithdon High School | |
| 13.8 | The Nicholas Hamond Academy | |
| 15.8 | Litcham School | |
| 16.8 | Iceni Academy | |
| 17.2 | University Academy Holbeach |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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