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West Earlham Junior School
Scarnell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8HT, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.0 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
239
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 94% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it serves as a reliable option for parents seeking a supportive learning environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 26 January 2016Older 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.6%
White Other8.4%
Black African5.0%
Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Location
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52.63173, 1.24231 · NR5 8HT
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN120958
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wejs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Earlham Junior School rated by Ofsted?
West Earlham Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2016.
Is West Earlham Junior School a good school?
West Earlham Junior School scores 12.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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