Magdalen Academy vs West Winch Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magdalen Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
43 students
West Winch Primary School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Magdalen Academy King's Lynn, East of England | West Winch Primary School King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1452 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #12087 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 43 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 43 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 61.4% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 17% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | King's Lynn | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.magdalenacademy.co.uk/ | www.westwinchprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Winch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.7 vs 12.6).
- •West Winch Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 17%).
- •West Winch Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •West Winch Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 43.
- •Magdalen Academy is a academy school while West Winch Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Magdalen Academy better than West Winch Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Winch Primary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 12.6 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 Magdalen Academy and West Winch Primary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Magdalen Academy: 43. West Winch Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Magdalen Academy and West Winch Primary School rank in East of England?
Magdalen Academy is unranked and West Winch Primary School is 1452nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).