The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 52.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs C Eyers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Scarnell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Earlham Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Earlham High School
Secondary · 501m away
City Academy Norwich
Secondary · 565m away
Earlham Nursery School
Nursery · 601m away
Future Education
Independent · 615m away
Norwich Primary Academy
Primary · 663m away
Henderson Green Primary Academy
Primary · 870m away
Bluebell Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Earlham Junior School's Ofsted rating?
West Earlham Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Earlham Junior School?
West Earlham Junior School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Earlham Junior School take?
West Earlham Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Earlham Junior School?
West Earlham Junior School is in Norwich, NR5 8HT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Earlham Junior School have a sixth form?
No, West Earlham Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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