Watton Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Thetford, East of England IP25 6AL · Norfolk
#1778 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#14749 of 15,697 nationally
About Watton Junior School
Watton Junior School is a academy primary located in Thetford, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 311 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 14.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1778th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (34th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (3th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 311; capacity filled 103.7%.
There are 23 schools in Thetford; Watton Junior School ranks 21st of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)31%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)1%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)28.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Watton Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 311
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 28.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 103.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 31%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 1%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Watton Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
261 students · 262 m away
Wayland Academy
Thetford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
564 students · 660 m away
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
93 students · 1.9 km away
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
234 students · 4.1 km away
Thompson Primary School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students · 4.3 km away
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students · 4.3 km away
Caston Church of England Primary Academy
Attleborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
71 students · 4.9 km away
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students · 8.6 km away
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students · 8.9 km away
Rocklands Community Primary School
Attleborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
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311 students
Nene Valley Primary School
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311 students
Wenlock CofE Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
311 students
Martham Academy and Nursery
Great Yarmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
312 students
Little Reddings Primary School
Bushey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
312 students
The Ferrars Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
310 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Watton Junior School a good school?
Watton Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 14.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1778 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Watton Junior School rank in East of England?
Watton Junior School ranks #1778 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #14749 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Watton Junior School?
Watton Junior School had 311 students in 2025.
Is Watton Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Watton Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Watton Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Watton Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.