Located in Thetford, Wayland Junior Academy Watton is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wayland Junior Academy Watton currently has around 259 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.9% boys and 54.1% girls. Around 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Brandon Road, Thetford, IP25 6AL |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Izzy Mair |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140680 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 259 |
| Number of Boys: | 119 |
| Number of Girls: | 140 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watton Junior School Brandon Road , IP25 6AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wayland Junior Academy Watton Brandon Road , Watton IP25 6AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Junior School Brandon Road , Watton IP25 6AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School West Road , Watton IP25 6AU | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School West Road , Watton IP25 6AU | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Academy Merton Road , Watton IP25 6BA | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wayland Community High School Merton Road , Watton IP25 6BA | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.