Kinsale Junior School
Norwich, NR6 5SG · Norfolk · primary school
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130th 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 — 3.5/10 against 2,562 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kinsale Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, 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 (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 259. 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 higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school ensure that all pupils have access to the full curriculum despite the current staffing levels?
What Ofsted said about Kinsale Junior School
Overview
Kinsale Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "well cared for" and benefit from "good relationships with adults." The curriculum has been revised to ensure pupils learn effectively, with teachers maintaining "calm and orderly" lessons that support focus and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "very positive about their school," enjoying "interesting and challenging lessons" and popular trips such as visits to Banham Zoo.
- The revised curriculum is "well designed to meet the needs of pupils," with clear expectations for content and skilled teachers who "quickly intervene if a pupil is struggling."
- Reading is a high priority; staff are "skilled at modelling high-quality reading," helping pupils become "confident readers" who "read regularly and enjoy the stories."
- Systems for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "appropriate," with individual plans that are "closely linked to their different needs."
- Trust staff provide robust support through "regular monitoring visits, external audits and review meetings" to ensure school systems are working effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all curriculum areas clearly detail what knowledge needs to be taught and train teachers to check precisely for gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Leaders need to continue supporting the small minority of pupils who display "unkind behaviour" or use "unpleasant language" so that all pupils consistently treat others with respect.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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