The short version
Average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 48% 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 187
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 48.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Corrina Peachment
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Turner Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNotre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
Independent · 761m away
Henderson Green Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
Independent · 1.0km away
Recreation Road Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Parkside School, Norwich
Special school · 1.1km away
Avenue Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
City Academy Norwich
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wensum Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Wensum Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wensum Junior School?
Wensum Junior School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wensum Junior School take?
Wensum Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wensum Junior School?
Wensum Junior School is in Norwich, NR2 4HB, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wensum Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Wensum Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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