West Earlham Junior School
Norwich, NR5 8HT · Norfolk · primary school
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183rd 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 — 1.8/10 against 943 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Earlham Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. 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 (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 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 literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about West Earlham Junior School
Overview
West Earlham Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils enjoy a well-planned curriculum, take pride in their work, and feel part of a supportive community described as ‘a family’.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘well-planned and ambitious curriculum’ with a strong focus on developing oracy skills and subject-specific vocabulary.
- Reading is a clear priority, with pupils accessing a ‘rich range of classic and modern fiction, non-fiction and poetry’ and receiving support if they fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘fully included in the life of the school’ and receive appropriate adaptations to access the curriculum.
- Behaviour is excellent, underpinned by consistent routines and high expectations, with a ‘soft start’ to the day improving punctuality and attendance.
- Extracurricular activities are free and valued by pupils, enhancing the curriculum and allowing them to ‘explore and discover new talents and interests’.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to strengthen curriculum implementation across all subjects, as there are currently ‘inconsistencies in how effectively the curriculum is implemented’ and a ‘lack of consistency in the outcomes achieved by pupils’ in some areas.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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