North Walsham Junior School
North Walsham, NR28 9HG · Norfolk · primary school
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171st 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 — 2.2/10 against 1,861 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| 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.
North Walsham 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%. 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 (2.2 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 6 students? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about North Walsham Junior School
Overview
North Walsham Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils leave with "great confidence and a strong sense of optimism for their future lives." The school fosters a positive environment where pupils effectively manage their own behaviours and show respect for peers and staff.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with leaders designing content that is "interesting and relevant" to help pupils engage.
- The teaching of reading is a strength, with staff tailoring lessons to needs and providing a "rich stock of books" for home practice.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of creative and sports activities," including expert coaching and trips to local historic sites.
- Leaders accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the full curriculum.
- Staff workload is managed effectively, and the governing body both supports and challenges leaders to drive improvement.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not fully clarified expectations for specific knowledge, meaning pupils sometimes struggle to "secure important knowledge, step by step." Leaders must ensure essential knowledge is explicitly clear to support recall.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff report concerns quickly and pupils learn to recognise unsafe situations.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 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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