White Woman Lane Junior School
97%
Capacity
350
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About White Woman Lane Junior School
White Woman Lane Junior School is clearly popular with local families, and the numbers back that up. The school is oversubscribed, with 350 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, and while the data doesn't include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks for itself. The school has held an Outstanding rating from Ofsted since its graded inspection in 2018, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed it 'remains Outstanding' — a strong signal of consistent quality. For parents of children aged 7 to 11 in Broadland, this is a school that clearly delivers on its promises, and the waiting list suggests many agree.
Academically, White Woman Lane performs well above the local average. At Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Norfolk local authority average of 52%. Reading scores are a particular strength, with an average scaled score of 106 and 77% of pupils reaching the expected level. Maths follows closely with an average score of 104 and 70% meeting expectations. The school ranks 15th out of 35 primary schools in Broadland on the KS2 combined measure, placing it in the top half nationally. While progress scores are not available in the data, the attainment figures suggest pupils arrive ready to learn and leave well-prepared for secondary school.
The school offers a good range of facilities and activities that go beyond the classroom. There is a Forest School, a sensory room, an ICT suite and even a chapel on site. Sports include cross country, gymnastics, athletics, football and tennis, while clubs cover drama, choir and science. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for seven different SEND categories, including dyslexia, autism and speech and language needs. With 18.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly representative intake. This is a high-performing junior school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes alongside a varied extracurricular offer.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | White Woman Lane, Norwich, Broadland, NR6 7JA |
| Headteacher | Ashley Best-White |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 350 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.3% |
| School Capacity | 350 / 360 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (15 May 2024): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 31 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6418th of 13,686
Nationally
688th of 1,612
In East of England
15th of 35
In Broadland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:55
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British79.4%
- Mixed7.4%
- White (other)5.1%
- Asian3.0%
- Black0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
7
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
White Woman Lane, Norwich
Broadland, NR6 7JA
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