The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Sharon Hunter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCecil Gowing Infant School
Primary · Very close
Sprowston Community High School
Secondary · Very close
Sprowston Community Academy
Secondary · Very close
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Primary · 685m away
The Open Academy
Secondary · 776m away
Sprowston Infant School
Primary · 944m away
Sprowston Junior School
Primary · 944m away
Heartsease Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Falcon Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Falcon Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Falcon Junior School?
Falcon Junior School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Falcon Junior School take?
Falcon Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Falcon Junior School?
Falcon Junior School is in Norwich, NR7 8NT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Falcon Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Falcon Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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