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Norton Junior School

Doncaster, DN6 9DGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,048
of 13,686 nationally

About Norton Junior School

Norton Junior School is a state primary in Doncaster, a local authority where only four out of 98 similar schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself is rated Good overall, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2012. Among primary schools in the borough, it sits at rank 49 out of 98, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top-performing local peers include Crookesbroom Primary Academy, St Oswald's CofE Academy and Arksey Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Norton serves 230 pupils aged 7 to 11, with 20 per cent eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average. The school is led by headteacher Andrea Tunney and has no religious character. Its capacity of 240 means it is very close to full, suggesting it is a popular choice for families in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCampsall Balk, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN6 9DG
HeadteacherAndrea Tunney
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils230
Free School Meals (FSM)20.0%
School Capacity230 / 240 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryFootballDanceTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingChessScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalSevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

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

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Norton 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.