SchoolScoresWroughton Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Burgh Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 8BD
01493 806780 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 7 November 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 | 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
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 88% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 70% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55%said yes | 80% | 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. 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
68 pupils in this year group.
56% — about the same as the Norfolk average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 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. | 103 | 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 3rd highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.2% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 28th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 26% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.4 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 30 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.5% | 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
- Wroughton Infant Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stradbroke Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Homefield VC CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ormiston Herman Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillside Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southtown Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wroughton Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wroughton Junior Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2023.
How did Wroughton Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wroughton Junior Academy?
55% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Wroughton Junior Academy 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 143522.
- 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.