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North Walsham Junior School

Academy converter · North Walsham · NR28 9HG

Ages 7–11 · 248 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

49%

Overall absence

5.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-10-20

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)49%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
101.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.4%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
305

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill69%

248 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
248
Boys / girls
114 / 134
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
248 / 360 (69%)
Free school meals
38.3%
FSM pupils
95
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Broad Horizons Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Read

Location

Address
Manor Road
Postcode
NR28 9HG
Town
North Walsham
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
North Norfolk
Constituency
North Norfolk
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in North Walsham, Norfolk, 248 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 38.3%.

Open schools in North Walsham
6
Primary schools in North Walsham
4
Academies among open schools in North Walsham
67% (4)
Open schools in NR28
6
Primary in NR28
4
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Primary in Norfolk LA
344

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in North WalshamNear NR28

  • North Walsham Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    North Walsham · NR28 9HG · Norfolk

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM21.9%
    • Demand0.98

    0.0 miles away

  • Millfield Primary School

    Academy converter · Primary

    North Walsham · NR28 0ES · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM27.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jo Read
Telephone
01692403013
Website
www.nwjun-infsfed.com

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