Best 3 Secondary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Smithdon High School (Secondary) in Hunstanton; King's Lynn Academy (Secondary) in King's Lynn; Downham Market Academy (Secondary) in Downham Market — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Smithdon High School, King's Lynn Academy and Downham Market Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Hunstanton, Norfolk, King's Lynn, Norfolk and Downham Market, Norfolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Smithdon High School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Smithdon High School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,850, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as West Norfolk Academies Trust, Eastern Multi-Academy Trust and EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE.

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Attribute	Smithdon High School PE36 5HY	King's Lynn Academy PE30 4QG	Downham Market Academy PE38 9LL
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY	King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4QG	Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LL
Latest Ofsted	2 7 Dec 2023	2 4 Jul 2022	2 21 Jun 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	750	1100	1567
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	West Norfolk Academies Trust	Eastern Multi-Academy Trust	EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
Website	www.smithdonhigh.org.uk	www.kingslynnacademy.co.uk	dma.tela.org.uk
Telephone	01485534541	01553774671	01366389100
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Smithdon High School

PE36 5HY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Hunstanton
Norfolk
PE36 5HY
Ofsted: 2 7 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Norfolk Academies Trust
Website: www.smithdonhigh.org.uk
Telephone: 01485534541

King's Lynn Academy

PE30 4QG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 4QG
Ofsted: 2 4 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
Website: www.kingslynnacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01553774671

Downham Market Academy

PE38 9LL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9LL
Ofsted: 2 21 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
Website: dma.tela.org.uk
Telephone: 01366389100

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.