The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 56% 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 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
- 283
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 55.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jessica Balls
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Burgh Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWroughton Infant School, Gorleston
Primary · Very close
Wroughton Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School
Primary · 543m away
Lynn Grove Academy
Secondary · 591m away
Community-Ed Academy
Independent · 639m away
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
16 plus · 689m away
Stradbroke Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wroughton Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wroughton Junior Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wroughton Junior Academy?
Wroughton Junior Academy currently has 283 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wroughton Junior Academy take?
Wroughton Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wroughton Junior Academy?
Wroughton Junior Academy is in Great Yarmouth, NR31 8BD, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wroughton Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wroughton Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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