The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE WENSUM TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rosalind Robinson (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Firside Junior School, Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArden Grove Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 935m away
Kinsale Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kinsale Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hellesdon High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Include School Norfolk
Independent · 1.2km away
Catton Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hall School
Special school · 1.8km away
Mile Cross Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Firside Junior School?
Firside Junior School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Firside Junior School take?
Firside Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Firside Junior School?
Firside Junior School is in Norwich, NR6 5NF, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Firside Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Firside Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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