SchoolScoresFalcon Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8NT
01603 441417 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 November 2022.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
97 pupils in this year group.
52% — 4 points below the Norfolk average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 8 places for other difficulties or disabilities. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 52nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 42nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 78th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 50th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 85th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 86th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 37th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 78% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 71st highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Cecil Gowing Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Sparhawk Infant School and Nursery 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025
- Sprowston Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sprowston Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
- Heartsease Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- White House Farm 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Clements Hill Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St William's Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mousehold Infant and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- George White Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Falcon Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Falcon Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2022.
How did Falcon Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120913.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.