The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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)
102
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 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
- 250
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 36.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Petchey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMousehold Infant & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Primary · 468m away
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 729m away
Sewell Park Academy
Secondary · 750m away
Angel Road Junior School
Primary · 770m away
Angel Road Infant School
Primary · 824m away
Jane Austen College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Norwich School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is George White Junior School's Ofsted rating?
George White Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend George White Junior School?
George White Junior School currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does George White Junior School take?
George White Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is George White Junior School?
George White Junior School is in Norwich, NR3 4RG, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does George White Junior School have a sixth form?
No, George White Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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