SchoolScoresWensum Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
Turner Road, Norwich, NR2 4HB
01603 620877 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 10 October 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 94th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 94th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 88th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 56th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 0% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 9% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 87th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 93rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
46 pupils in this year group.
65% — 9 points above the Norfolk average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 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. | 104 | 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 23 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. 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 7th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.1% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 30th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 128th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.8% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 111th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 99th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 119th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 125th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 98th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.2 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 75th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Nelson Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Henderson Green Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Recreation Road Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Avenue Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norwich Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mile Cross Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Angel Road Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Angel Road Junior School 1.1 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 Wensum Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Wensum Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 October 2023.
How did Wensum Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wensum Junior School?
43% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Wensum 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 141356.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.