Avenue Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Avenue Road, NR2 3HP |
| School Website | www.avenuejuniorschool.org |
| Telephone | 1603441034 |
| URN | 120928 |
School Census
| Total | 474 |
| Girls/Boys | 218/256 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.0%/54.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 19.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 82 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/03/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/03/2019 | Good |
| 23/10/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/03/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 05 November 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 27 March 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 March 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 23 October 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 January 2012 | Interim assessment | View |
| 22 September 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 16 October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 19 September 2005 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -3.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.8 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -3.0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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