Cromer Junior School
Norwich Road, Cromer, NR27 0EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cromer Junior School is a primary school in Cromer for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 151st of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2023, report published 29 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Pupils look forward to coming to school. They receive smiles and warmth from the adults, who look forward to teaching them. Pupils feel known, cared for and valued. This is because staff aim to help all pupils to realise their potential, even when there are barriers and challenges that might stand in the way. Pupils enjoy their lessons. The new curriculum emphasises important knowledge and skills for pupils to learn. It gives pupils a deeper understanding and opens up more opportunities to be successful in life. Teachers have high expectations about what pupils should learn and be able to do by the time they leave. Behaviour is generally good in lessons. However, occasionally, some pupils are too lively when moving around the school. Pupils appreciate the clubs for craft, music, sport and cooking. There are many memorable trips for pupils to attend. The new 'aspiration partners' project helps pupils to explore their own interests. Pupils take part in various fundraising activities. They take on a range of responsibilities such as being part of the school council or the eco-club. These help pupils develop their personal skills.
What the school should improve
- Some staff are still getting to grips with the implementation of the new curriculum. This means that, occasionally, pupils do not learn the depth of knowledge, in some lessons, that reflects leaders' ambitions. Leaders should ensure that staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to teach the new curriculum effectively.
- In some parts of the day and the school, some pupils' behaviour is not as polite and respectful as it could be. Leaders should strengthen routines and ensure that staff consistently uphold high expectations. This will help pupils form better habits of paying attention in class and sensibly moving around the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
67 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
255 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Cromer Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Northrepps Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Beeston Hall School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Walker
- Phone
- 01263512155
- Address
- Norwich Road, Cromer, NR27 0EX
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 147247
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.