St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy
Norwich, NR15 2UY · Norfolk · primary school
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229th 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 3,249 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join basketball, archery, multi sports, and gymnastics clubs, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 148 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 activities are included in the archery and gymnastics sessions? How does the breakfast club operate on days with early morning trips?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy
Overview
Inspectors found that leaders have successfully turned the school around since the previous inspection, creating a "calm, quiet environment" where pupils are "happy and exceptionally well cared for." The report highlights that pupils "love coming to this school" and engage positively in lessons, with achievement across the curriculum improving significantly.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptionally well cared for" behaviour, with staff applying a consistent approach that has significantly reduced suspensions.
- There is "highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," including tenacious efforts to secure external expertise.
- Teachers deliver the reading curriculum effectively, helping most pupils become "avid readers" who enjoy selecting books from the library.
- Staff use a "forensic approach to analysing what pupils have learned" to identify and fill gaps in knowledge, ensuring high-quality work.
- Pupils are "exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain" through a vast range of enrichment activities and community involvement.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers "move too quickly through subject content," meaning some pupils do not secure a "depth of understanding or develop skills proficiency."
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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