Wensum Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Norwich, East of England NR2 4HB · Norfolk
#1177 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#9720 of 15,697 nationally
About Wensum Junior School
Wensum Junior School is a academy primary located in Norwich, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 153 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 42.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1177th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 153; capacity filled 63.8%.
There are 172 schools in Norwich; Wensum Junior School ranks 86th of 167 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)65%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- 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%)50.3%
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 Wensum Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 153
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 50.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 63.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 65%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Wensum Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Nelson Infant School
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137 students · 414 m away
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
Norwich · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
114 students · 761 m away
Henderson Green Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
148 students · 1.0 km away
Recreation Road Infant School
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328 students · 1.1 km away
Nurture Education Trust
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39 students · 1.1 km away
Avenue Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
466 students · 1.3 km away
Norwich Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
295 students · 1.5 km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
424 students · 1.5 km away
Mile Cross Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
465 students · 1.6 km away
Angel Road Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
155 students · 1.7 km away
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Kings Ford Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wensum Junior School a good school?
Wensum Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 42.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1177 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 Wensum Junior School rank in East of England?
Wensum Junior School ranks #1177 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #9720 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wensum Junior School?
Wensum Junior School had 153 students in 2025.
Is Wensum Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wensum Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Wensum Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wensum Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.