Kinsale Junior School

About Kinsale Junior School

Kinsale Junior School sits within the Norfolk local authority, in the Broadland area, and is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11. Among the 35 primary schools in Broadland, it ranks 13th, placing it in the top half locally. Its closest high-performing peers in the area include Surlingham Primary School and Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy, both of which achieved the top ranking score of 100, as well as Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery in Wymondham with a score of 89. The school is a mixed, non-religious community school with no nursery or sixth form provision. Headteacher Rosalind Robinson leads a school that is currently undersubscribed, with 219 pupils against a capacity of 259. A quarter of its pupils (24.2%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school’s role in serving a diverse local community.

In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2014, Kinsale Junior School was rated Good overall, with Good marks for both leadership and management and the quality of education. An ungraded inspection in September 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2012, when it was rated Requires Improvement. Academically, the school’s Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show that 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Norfolk local authority average of 52%. In reading, 78% reached the expected standard and 37% achieved a higher score, while in maths the expected standard was also 78%, with 22% reaching the higher threshold. Average scores were 107 in reading and 105 in maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the 43rd percentile among all primaries, and in the 39th percentile within the East of England region.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a sports hall, playing fields, an outdoor playground, a gymnasium, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, cricket, football, swimming and athletics, while extracurricular clubs include art, gardening, chess and drama. For children with additional needs, the school has identified provisions for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and physical disability. With its below-capacity roll, the school is likely to be accessible for families moving into the area, particularly those looking for a Good-rated primary with strong KS2 outcomes relative to the local average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School, 1.1 km away, which may be a consideration for families with younger children.

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