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Watton Junior School
Brandon Road, West Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AL, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.6 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
299
Capacity
300
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% 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 (46 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
78%
School keeps me informed
76%
My child feels safe
74%
My child is happy
67%
My child makes good progress
67%
I'd recommend this school
59%
School responds to concerns
52%
School supports development
52%
Behaviour is good
50%
Progress is communicated
50%
School has high expectations
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.2%
White Other28.1%
Other5.4%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.57050, 0.81816 · IP25 6AL
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN147969
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Watton Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Watton Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Watton Junior School a good school?
Watton Junior School scores 3.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Watton Junior School?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, Watton Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
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