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Firside Junior School
Firside Junior School, Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5NF, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.2 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
345
Capacity
346
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. However, only 1% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 62% recommending the school, suggesting a need for enhanced engagement and communication with families.
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Last inspected: 16 June 2015Older 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child is happy
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
Good range of subjects
81%
My child feels safe
80%
My child makes good progress
75%
School keeps me informed
73%
School has high expectations
71%
Behaviour is good
68%
Progress is communicated
65%
School responds to concerns
63%
I'd recommend this school
62%
School supports development
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other6.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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52.66756, 1.26974 · NR6 5NF
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN142840
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Firside Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Firside Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 June 2015.
Is Firside Junior School a good school?
Firside Junior School scores 38.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Firside Junior School?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, Firside Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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