Falcon Junior School
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Falcon Junior School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 71st of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2022, report published 15 December 2022
- 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 8 November 2022
This is a warm, friendly school where everyone is welcome. When new pupils arrive, they quickly become members of the Falcon Family. Pupils feel happy and safe in the school's smart new classrooms or playing in its extensive grounds. In lessons and when moving around the school buildings, pupils behave very well. They are respectful to each other and to staff. Pupils say they trust their teachers and know who to go to if they have a worry. They agree that bullying occasionally happens, but are confident that the adults will sort it out if it does. Staff expect pupils to work hard and aim high. Pupils respond well and are keen to earn rewards, such as credits, stars and the highly-prized 'Falcon Flyer' award. They take pride in their work and talk excitedly about their learning. Pupils have lots of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. They enjoy trips, such as a recent Year 6 evacuee experience at the Time and Tide Museum in Great Yarmouth. They can learn to play an instrument or take part in a local music festival. They appreciate being involved in decision-making through the school council and eco council.
What the school should improve
- Curriculum leaders for some subjects have not identified the key content and skills to be taught. In these subjects, pupils' learning is not as secure because they have gaps in their learning and do not make links to their prior learning. Leaders should review their plans, introducing careful sequencing and clear progression, so that pupils learn more and remember more over time.
- There are not enough quality play opportunities for pupils at playtimes and behaviour in the playground is not as good as behaviour indoors. This means pupils sometimes lose focus and can become boisterous. Leaders should ensure that plans for the development of the outdoor areas and staff training are implemented speedily.
- Some curriculum leaders do not routinely check the quality of education in their subjects. This leads to inconsistencies in the delivery of curriculum plans and in pupils' progress through them. Leaders should establish a programme of monitoring to ensure robust curriculum implementation, leading to better outcomes for pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
97 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Falcon Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Gowing Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Sprowston Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sprowston Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Heartsease Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Sharon Hunter
- Phone
- 01603441417
- Address
- Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8NT
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 120913
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.