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Lionwood Junior School

Norwich, NR1 4HTPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,384
of 13,686 nationally

About Lionwood Junior School

Lionwood Junior School’s headline KS2 metric — the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — sits at 55%, which is three percentage points above the Norfolk local authority average of 52% for primary schools. That places the school 122nd out of 344 similar schools in the county, a solidly mid-table position that suggests it is doing a decent job for its cohort, though not setting the world alight. What makes this figure more interesting is the context: 38.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, so the school is working with a significantly more disadvantaged intake than many of its peers. The ranking within Norwich itself is 9th out of 22 primary schools, putting it in the top half of the city. In short, Lionwood is quietly outperforming the LA average despite a challenging demographic, which is a more meaningful achievement than the raw percentage alone suggests.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWolfe Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR1 4HT
HeadteacherSelene Sawyer
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils244
Free School Meals (FSM)38.1%
School Capacity244 / 360 (68% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallSensory RoomGymnasiumICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubEco ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:20-18:15

Source: lionwoodjunior.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lionwood Junior School

Lionwood Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.