SchoolScoresDrayton CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
School Road, Drayton, Norwich, NR8 6EF
01603 867504 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 March 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
95 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Norwich comparisons use the 94 of its 142 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 49th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 46th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 49th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 28th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern Joint 49th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 52nd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norwich figures pool parents at the Norwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
85 pupils in this year group.
49% — 7 points below the Norfolk average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 55% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 95th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 79th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 98th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 73rd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 39th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 55th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 83rd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.3 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 83rd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 45th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 63rd highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 46% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Drayton Community Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Taverham VC CE Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nightingale Infant and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horsford CofE VA Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen's Hill Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kinsale Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kinsale Infant School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Drayton CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Drayton CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Drayton CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Drayton CofE Junior School?
89% of the 95 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Drayton CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 131287.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.