Drayton CofE Junior School
School Road, Drayton, Norwich, NR8 6EFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Drayton CofE Junior School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 74th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2013, report published 19 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are happy and safe. They talk positively about their learning and the opportunities they have at school. Pupils enjoy taking on leadership roles and representing the school at a range of events and extra-curricular performances. They are proud of their school. Pupils demonstrate genuine care towards each other. They celebrate each other's strengths, skills and talents. Pupils understand that some pupils may need more help and may find learning harder, but they all help each other. Pupils behave well in classes and when moving around the school. They understand and demonstrate the school's values. They appreciate the support and help they get from staff and know if they have any worries, they can talk to an adult. Adults and pupils treat each other with respect. Pupils know how to stay safe, including when online. Pupils rise to the school's high expectations. They learn a broad curriculum, which has recently been redeveloped to raise pupils' ambitions and the expectations of them. By the time they leave the school, pupils are well prepared both academically and socially for the next stage in their education. They are excited about the future but sad to leave.
What the school should improve
- Teachers sometimes do not make the adaptations needed to help pupils successfully learn the knowledge intended. When this happens, pupils' progress is slowed because pupils cannot remember and use knowledge independently. The school should ensure that teachers make the precise adaptations required to enable pupils to learn the knowledge identified in curriculum plans so that they can use this confidently.
- On occasion, pupils' work in foundation subjects does not reflect the high standards they achieve in English and mathematics. They sometimes do not use their English and mathematics knowledge to ensure the quality of their work in other subjects is of the same high standard and shows the depth of their understanding. The school should ensure that pupils' work is of a consistently high standard in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
85 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
331 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Drayton CofE Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Community Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Taverham VC CE Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Nightingale Infant & Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr John Neenan
- Phone
- 01603867504
- Address
- School Road, Drayton, Norwich, NR8 6EF
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 131287
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.