The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% 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
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 299
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- CLARION CORVUS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Liam Ambrose
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Brandon Road, West Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Watton Junior School?
Watton Junior School currently has 299 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watton Junior School take?
Watton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Watton Junior School?
Watton Junior School is in Thetford, IP25 6AL, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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