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Wensum Junior School
- Primary
- Norwich NR2 4HB
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised; phonics teaching supports pupils who struggle with reading effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Changes have helped to bring positive improvements and ensure a broad curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculum is not delivered as intended, impacting learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Phonics teaching supports pupils who struggle with reading effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is improving, but some pupils disrupt learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with complex needs are well supported, but others do not consistently receive support matched to their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; most pupils feel safe and cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Recently implemented behaviour policy reducing negative behaviours.
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback collected through Ofsted Parent View; generally positive.
Parental Involvement: School provides breakfast and after-school clubs; parents involved in safeguarding dialogue.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs like archery offered after school and at lunchtime.
Outdoor Facilities: Year 5 visit to a local meadow for environmental learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provided with training and guidance, especially for phonics and reading.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff actions linked to subject leaders' planning improve pupil achievements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff need to consistently apply policies to reduce behaviour disruptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Varied implementation of curriculum plans affects teaching consistency.
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Wensum Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 190 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It is crucial for us to understand how families feel about the work we conduct. The quotes shown below are only a sample of the encouraging feedback we have received this year. We solicit feedback all through the year. The other reason we ask for input is to learn what we can do better. As part of the schedule for parent-teacher meetings, we will ask for your feedback on what we do well and what we could do to improve. With the help of Parent View, an easy-to-use online survey, you can let Ofsted know what you think about our school. You don't have to wait until the school is being inspected to complete the survey. To comment or read what other parents have said about us, click the button up top.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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C-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 5-7 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 14.6 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | - | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | - | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 25% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% 9 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 6 | 6.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 3 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% 6 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 5.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wensum Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1