SchoolScoresLionwood Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CLARION CORVUS TRUST
Wolfe Road, Norwich, NR1 4HT
01603 433014 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 February 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| 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
58 pupils in this year group.
45% — 11 points below the Norfolk average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 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 16th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.1% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 38th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.9% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.6% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 134th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 123rd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 135th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 111th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 60th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 34.5% | 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
- Lionwood Infant and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Charles Darwin Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mousehold Infant and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Heartsease Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- George White Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St William's Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Magdalen Gates Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Free School Norwich 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clements Hill Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Angel Road Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lionwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lionwood Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 February 2023.
How did Lionwood Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144146.
- 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.