Taverham VC CE Junior School
Norwich, NR8 6SX · Norfolk · primary school
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42nd 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Taverham VC CE Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 406 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Taverham VC CE Junior School
Overview
Taverham VC CE Junior School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils are proud to attend. The report highlights strong relationships, effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and a curriculum that generally engages learners.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are respectful, and feel happy and safe, with bullying occurring very rarely.
- Staff make effective adaptations for pupils with SEND, working closely with parents to ensure they achieve well alongside their peers.
- The school prioritises reading, promoting a love of the subject through a well-used library and high-quality books that reflect diversity and inclusion.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, closely monitoring learning to address misconceptions and plan next steps effectively.
- The wider personal development programme is sharply focused on enrichment, with particular strengths in music and sport.
Areas to improve
- In a few curriculum areas, teachers are not sufficiently clear about how to help pupils remember key knowledge, leading to gaps in learning.
- Not all staff deliver the phonics programme well enough, which hinders how well some pupils learn to read fluently and confidently.
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 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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