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Avenue Junior School

Avenue Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3HP, Norfolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.9 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
477
Capacity
480
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, although it has room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, with only 4% of pupils reaching the upper benchmark in key subjects. The percentage of students meeting expected levels in reading, writing, and maths stands at 61%, placing it in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive experience but also highlighting areas for enhancement.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 27 March 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.61%Bottom 40% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.4%Bottom 32% UK
Parent View (97 responses)
3.5
My child feels safe
84%
School keeps me informed
84%
My child is happy
81%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
21% disagree
My child makes good progress
78%
Progress is communicated
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
Behaviour is good
76%
Good range of subjects
73%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School supports development
68%
School has high expectations
66%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.2%
White Other10.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed Other2.1%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black African1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.62624, 1.27270 · NR2 3HP

School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN120928
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Avenue Junior School rated by Ofsted?

Avenue Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 March 2019.

Is Avenue Junior School a good school?

Avenue Junior School scores 32.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Avenue Junior School?

Based on 97 Ofsted Parent View responses, Avenue Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.

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