Norton Junior School
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:05
Source: njsch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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