Watton Junior School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 7–11 · Thetford, Norfolk
Watton Junior School is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk for ages 7–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 28 January 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Brandon Road, West Road, Thetford, IP25 6AL
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 311 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 28 January 2025
Strengths
- “The school celebrates this diversity and welcomes new arrivals warmly.”
- “There is an inclusive culture in which pupils value and appreciate difference.”
- “The ‘Respect code’ underpins relationships and behaviour at the school.”
To improve
- “However, pupils’ achievement at the end of Year 6 last year was well below national averages in reading, writing and mathematics.”
- “However, more time is needed for recent changes to have the impact the school intends.”
- “However, historic weaknesses in the curriculum mean that many pupils have gaps in their knowledge.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 3 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 31% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School 0.2 mi Standards maintained
- Parker's Church of England Primary Academy 1.2 mi Good
- St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery 2.6 mi Standards maintained
- Thompson Primary School 2.7 mi Not judged
- Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.7 mi Good
- Caston Church of England Primary Academy 3.0 mi Good
- Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy 5.3 mi Improved significantly
- Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery 5.5 mi No Ofsted grade