Lionwood Junior School
Norwich, NR1 4HT · Norfolk · primary school
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179th 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 — 1.6/10 against 1,976 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lionwood Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% 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 (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Digital leaders, Science Club, Bullet Journal Club, Art Club, and Eco Club. Sports include racket, football, cricket, dance, and running, alongside Rockify Music Tuition. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 45.0%? How does the curriculum balance the various clubs with core academic learning?
What Ofsted said about Lionwood Junior School
Overview
Lionwood Junior School is described as a place where "positive relationships flow" and pupils are "well looked after." The report highlights a culture of "mutual respect" and notes "significant improvement in the quality of education" since the previous inspection, with a curriculum that is "carefully arranged" to ensure knowledge is learned in a "sensible order."
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "extremely well-considered personal development programme" that helps them develop character and treat everyone equally.
- Leaders place a "high priority on reading," providing effective support for those who find it difficult, including successful phonics teaching and "reading for pleasure time."
- The school ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can "access the same rich curriculum as their peers" through adapted activities.
- Staff receive "high-quality training" and leaders consider workload before introducing new initiatives, supporting staff development effectively.
- Trustees provide "effective challenge to leaders" and trust leaders offer "well-tailored training and support" for school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Not all staff possess "secure subject knowledge" in every part of the curriculum, meaning they do not always successfully address misconceptions in pupils’ understanding. Leaders must ensure teachers receive training to strengthen this knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders leaving "no stone unturned" to keep pupils safe and staff reporting concerns "no matter how small."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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