SchoolScoresWhite Woman Lane Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
White Woman Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR6 7JA
01603 419203 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 19 September 2018.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 41st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 23rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 33rd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern Joint 30th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%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
90 pupils in this year group.
71% — 15 points above the Norfolk average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 74th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 47th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 71st highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 52nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 33rd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 53rd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 59th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 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 97th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 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
- Lodge Lane Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Old Catton CofE VC Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Garrick Green Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Sprowston Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sprowston Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
- Sparhawk Infant School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025
- Cecil Gowing Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Falcon Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clements Hill Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- White House Farm 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is White Woman Lane Junior School's Ofsted rating?
White Woman Lane Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did White Woman Lane Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend White Woman Lane Junior School?
97% of the 60 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend White Woman Lane 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 120914.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.