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Watton Junior School

Breckland, IP25 6ALPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
17%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#13,601
of 13,686 nationally

About Watton Junior School

Just over half of parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey would recommend Watton Junior School, with 59 per cent saying yes. That figure comes from 46 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, and it gives a mixed picture. On the positive side, 67 per cent of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 74 per cent felt their child is safe. But there are clear areas of concern: only 50 per cent agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 39 per cent felt the school lets them know how their child is doing. The school is heavily oversubscribed — it has 299 pupils against a capacity of 300 — so demand is high despite the mixed feedback. A third of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBrandon Road, West Road, Thetford, Breckland, IP25 6AL
HeadteacherLiam Ambrose
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils299
Free School Meals (FSM)32.4%
School Capacity299 / 300 (100% full)

The full report on this school

What 46 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jan 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSensory RoomLibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballRoundersAthleticsDanceGymnasticsTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessDramaCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watton Junior School

Watton Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.