Cromer Junior School
Cromer, NR27 0EX · Norfolk · primary school
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194th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 2,222 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cromer Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cookery, Art and Crafts, Eco, and Book Clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 255 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 42.0%? How does the school ensure the breakfast and after-school clubs remain accessible to all families?
What Ofsted said about Cromer Junior School
Overview
Cromer Junior School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils feel ‘known, cared for and valued’ in a positive environment where they ‘look forward to coming to school’. The school has recently implemented a new curriculum that emphasises important knowledge and skills, leading to improved outcomes in subjects such as writing and history.
Strengths
- The new curriculum sets out detailed knowledge, vocabulary, and skills, helping pupils gain a ‘deeper understanding’ and ‘open up more opportunities to be successful in life’.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who become ‘more independent and confident’ over time.
- Reading is taught effectively, with staff having ‘expert knowledge’ and a new library supporting pupils to ‘develop a love of reading’.
- Leaders are ‘united in their commitment to pupils’ education’ and value staff opinions, workload, and well-being.
- The personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) curriculum is ‘strong’, equipping pupils with age-appropriate knowledge about relationships and staying safe.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to teach the new curriculum effectively, as some are still ‘getting to grips’ with it, occasionally limiting the depth of knowledge pupils learn.
- Leaders should strengthen routines to ensure staff consistently uphold high expectations, as some pupils’ behaviour is ‘not as polite and respectful as it could be’ in certain parts of the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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