SchoolScoresOrmesby Village Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
North Road, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3LA
01493 730944 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Great Yarmouth comparisons use the 12 of its 32 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 20 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 | Great Yarmouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 79% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 2nd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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. Great Yarmouth figures pool parents at the Great Yarmouth 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
33 pupils in this year group.
70% — 14 points above the Norfolk average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 22nd highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.5 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 4th highest of 30 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Ormesby Village Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Hemsby Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Filby Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rollesby Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Caister Junior School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Caister Infant With Nursery School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Winterton Primary School and Nursery 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ormesby Village Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Ormesby Village Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ormesby Village Junior School?
93% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ormesby Village 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 120917.
- 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.