Gaywood Primary School vs King's Lynn Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaywood Primary School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
353 students
King's Lynn Academy
King's Lynn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
972 students
| Measure | Gaywood Primary School King's Lynn, East of England | King's Lynn Academy King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #728 of 1,872 | #362 of 460 |
| National rank | #6047 of 15,697 | #2957 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 353 | 972 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 972 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | King's Lynn | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gaywoodprimary.co.uk | www.kingslynnacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gaywood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 30.2).
- •King's Lynn Academy is the larger school with 972 students compared with 353.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gaywood Primary School better than King's Lynn Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gaywood Primary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 30.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gaywood Primary School and King's Lynn Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gaywood Primary School: 353. King's Lynn Academy: 972. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gaywood Primary School and King's Lynn Academy rank in East of England?
Gaywood Primary School is 728th of 1,872 and King's Lynn Academy is 362nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).