The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 191
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Ashley Best-White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLodge Lane Infant School
Primary · 596m away
Hall School
Special school · 615m away
White Woman Lane Junior School
Primary · 670m away
Include School Norfolk
Independent · 1.1km away
Sprowston Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sprowston Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Catton Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Old Catton CofE VC Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Catton CofE VC Junior School?
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Catton CofE VC Junior School take?
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Catton CofE VC Junior School?
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School is in Norwich, NR6 7DS, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Catton CofE VC Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Old Catton CofE VC Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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