SchoolScoresLoddon Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Kitten's Lane, Loddon, Norwich, NR14 6JX
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
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 70th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 75th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 80th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 22nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 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% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND Joint 12th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 53% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 67th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). 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
54 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 121192), before it changed to its current form.
48% — 8 points below the Norfolk average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.7% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 135th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 97th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 76th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 67th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 87th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 90th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 23rd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 39th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 69th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 43% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Loddon Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion)
- Thurton Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seething and Mundham Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Loddon Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Loddon Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Loddon Junior School?
79% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Loddon 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 152179.
- 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.