Wensum Junior School is a primary school in Norwich, 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.
Wensum Junior School currently has around 187 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.5% boys and 53.5% girls. Around 48.1% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.1%. african pupils make up about 12.3% , followed by other white at 10.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Turner Road, Norwich, NR2 4HB |
| Website: | www.wensumjunior.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01603620877 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Corrina Peachment |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141356 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 187 |
| Number of Boys: | 87 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.10% | 90 |
| African | 12.30% | 23 |
| Other White | 10.70% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.50% | 14 |
| Indian | 4.30% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dowson First School Valpy Avenue , Mile Cross NR3 2EY | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College , | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Earlham Road , NR2 3RF | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.