The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 38.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Selene Sawyer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wolfe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLionwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 561m away
Charles Darwin Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Heartsease Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Heartsease Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Norwich School
Independent · 1.2km away
George White Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Open Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lionwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lionwood Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lionwood Junior School?
Lionwood Junior School currently has 244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lionwood Junior School take?
Lionwood Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lionwood Junior School?
Lionwood Junior School is in Norwich, NR1 4HT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lionwood Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Lionwood Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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