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White Woman Lane Junior School

Broadland, NR6 7JAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,418
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhite Woman Lane, Norwich, Broadland, NR6 7JA
HeadteacherAshley Best-White
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils350
Free School Meals (FSM)18.3%
School Capacity350 / 360 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (15 May 2024): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 31 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsAthleticsFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About White Woman Lane Junior School

White Woman Lane Junior School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.