SchoolScoresGeorge White Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CLARION CORVUS TRUST
Silver Road, Norwich, NR3 4RG
01603 425515 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 September 2019.
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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 86th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 84th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 86th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 45th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 19% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern 82nd highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND Joint 16th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 30% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 85th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). 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
76 pupils in this year group.
50% — 6 points below the Norfolk average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 61% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 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 resourced provision for moderate learning difficulties. 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 18th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.2% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 48th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.2% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 79th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 92nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 109th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 115th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 109th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.3 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 113th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 24th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.6% | 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
- Mousehold Infant and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Magdalen Gates Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clements Hill Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Angel Road Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Angel Road Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Lionwood Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charles Darwin Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heartsease Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lionwood Infant and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Sprowston Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is George White Junior School's Ofsted rating?
George White Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 September 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did George White Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend George White Junior School?
67% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend George White 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 144145.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.