The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Ashley Best-White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
White Woman Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLodge Lane Infant School
Primary · 575m away
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School
Primary · 670m away
Sprowston Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sprowston Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hall School
Special school · 1.3km away
Include School Norfolk
Independent · 1.5km away
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Sprowston Community High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is White Woman Lane Junior School's Ofsted rating?
White Woman Lane Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend White Woman Lane Junior School?
White Woman Lane Junior School currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does White Woman Lane Junior School take?
White Woman Lane Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is White Woman Lane Junior School?
White Woman Lane Junior School is in Norwich, NR6 7JA, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does White Woman Lane Junior School have a sixth form?
No, White Woman Lane Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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