St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy
Swan Lane, Long Stratton, Norwich, NR15 2UYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is a primary school in Norwich for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 49th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 June 2025, report published 3 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 June 2025
Pupils love coming to this school. Pupils engage with positivity in lessons because they are interesting and enjoyable. Teachers explain things well, and if pupils are stuck, they help them to work things out. The school is a calm, quiet environment where pupils are happy and exceptionally well cared for. Pupils take pride in their work and concentrate well in lessons. The school has raised its expectations of what pupils can and should achieve. Pupils' achievement across the curriculum is improving and is evident through the work they produce. Staff are well trained to teach the curriculum. There is highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school helps pupils with SEND to recognise and understand their emotions. Pupils are supported to use a range of strategies to help them to regulate their behaviour. They can focus on their learning uninterrupted. Staff develop pupils to be responsible citizens. Pupils demonstrate this in their local community. For example, Year 5 pupils recently organised a successful community celebration for Victory in Europe Day. Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain. A vast range of enrichment activities help pupils to live out the school's values such as resilience and teamwork.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers move too quickly through the curriculum. As a result, some pupils do not get the depth of understanding or develop the skills proficiency that is set out in the ambitious curriculum. The school should ensure that teaching allows all pupils to gain a depth of understanding and skills proficiency across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
148 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Field Infant and Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Tasburgh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Aslacton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Laura Richardson
- Phone
- 01508530459
- Address
- Swan Lane, Long Stratton, Norwich, NR15 2UY
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 137311
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.