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Wensum Junior School
Turner Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
187
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With 65% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this school performs in the top 50% nationally. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction levels may vary, and the LocaleIQ score suggests it ranks lower compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.1%
Black African12.3%
White Other10.7%
Other7.5%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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52.63788, 1.26779 · NR2 4HB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN141356
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.wensumjunior.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wensum Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Wensum Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Wensum Junior School a good school?
Wensum Junior School scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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