The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 477
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Michael Bunting (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Avenue Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Parkside School, Norwich
Special school · Very close
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 563m away
Colman Infant School
Primary · 810m away
The Clare School
Special school · 875m away
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Independent · 886m away
Colman Junior School
Primary · 932m away
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 981m away
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Avenue Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Avenue Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Avenue Junior School?
Avenue Junior School currently has 477 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Avenue Junior School take?
Avenue Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Avenue Junior School?
Avenue Junior School is in Norwich, NR2 3HP, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Avenue Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Avenue Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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