Watton Junior School
Watton Junior School is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 7–11, in Thetford, IP25, in the Norfolk council area. It has 311 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (28 January 2025): Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area — inspected 28 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 31 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 1 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 68 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 311 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 28.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 40.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 21.74% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.68% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
- Parker's Church of England Primary Academy
- St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
- Thompson Primary School
- Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Caston Church of England Primary Academy
- Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
- Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery