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Sprowston Junior School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Sprowston Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.1 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
177
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 79% nationally. However, only 2% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction and community engagement could also be areas to explore further, given the school's LocaleIQ score, which is better than only 20% of schools.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.8%
White Other7.9%
Other2.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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52.65623, 1.31685 · NR7 8EW
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN120852
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sprowston Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Sprowston Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2017.
Is Sprowston Junior School a good school?
Sprowston Junior School scores 20.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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