SchoolScoresWatton Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CLARION CORVUS TRUST
Brandon Road, West Road, Thetford, IP25 6AL
01953 881387 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 28 January 2025, 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 | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Thetford comparisons use the 13 of its 20 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Thetford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 5% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 66% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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. Thetford figures pool parents at the Thetford 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
68 pupils in this year group.
31% — 25 points below the Norfolk average, and 31 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 31% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 49% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 40% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 44% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 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 10 places for social, emotional and mental health needs; 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 5th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.4% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.1% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.0 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 14th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 20% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 76% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.9% | 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
- Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
- Parker's CofE Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary Academy and Nursery 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thompson Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Watton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Watton Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 31 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Watton Junior School?
59% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Watton 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 147969.
- 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.