Compare Downham Market Academy and King's Lynn Academy and Smithdon High School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

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

At a glance

This page compares Downham Market Academy, King's Lynn Academy and Smithdon High School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Downham Market, Norfolk, King's Lynn, Norfolk and Hunstanton, Norfolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Downham Market Academy), published Jun 2022. 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 EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE, Eastern Multi-Academy Trust and West Norfolk Academies Trust.

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

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

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

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

Map of compared schools

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.