The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 326
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr John Neenan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDrayton Community Infant School
Primary · 547m away
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Taverham VC CE Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.5km away
Taverham High School
Secondary · 2.5km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Primary · 2.6km away
Hellesdon High School
Secondary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Drayton CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Drayton CofE Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Drayton CofE Junior School?
Drayton CofE Junior School currently has 326 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Drayton CofE Junior School take?
Drayton CofE Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Drayton CofE Junior School?
Drayton CofE Junior School is in Norwich, NR8 6EF, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Drayton CofE Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Drayton CofE Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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