Falcon Junior School
Norwich, NR7 8NT · Norfolk · primary school
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158th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,364 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.5/10 nationally. 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Falcon Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, cross-country, and athletics, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 52.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are in place to improve the 3.0% higher standard attainment? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Falcon Junior School
Overview
Falcon Junior School is described as a “warm, friendly school where everyone is welcome,” with pupils feeling “happy and safe.” The report highlights a strong culture of safeguarding and effective leadership that has maintained focus on improvement despite recent challenges, including a complete refurbishment following flood damage.
Strengths
- Pupils behave “very well,” are “respectful to each other and to staff,” and trust adults to resolve issues.
- Leaders are “systematically improving the curriculum,” reducing content overload to help pupils “know more and remember more.”
- Reading is “prioritised,” with skilled phonics teaching ensuring pupils become “fluent readers” who “love reading.”
- There are “robust systems for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” allowing them to progress through the curriculum.
- Staff are “knowledgeable” and use regular checks to identify and support pupils who are not keeping up.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum leaders in some subjects have not identified key content, leading to “gaps in their learning” and a lack of links to prior knowledge.
- There are insufficient “quality play opportunities” at playtimes, resulting in boisterous behaviour and rough play in outdoor spaces.
- Some curriculum leaders do not routinely check the quality of education, causing “inconsistencies in the delivery of curriculum plans.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are “vigilant to any signs that a child may be at risk of harm.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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