White Woman Lane Junior School
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
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
15 May 2024Latest monitoring visit (15 May 2024): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 31 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
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