West Earlham Junior School
Scarnell Road, Norwich, NR5 8HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Earlham Junior School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 89th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 January 2016, report published 22 February 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils enjoy learning a well-planned and ambitious curriculum. They take pride in their work. There is focus on developing pupils' oracy skills. Pupils learn to develop their understanding and use of subject-specific vocabulary. There are opportunities for pupils to revisit and revise prior learning. This helps pupils remember the important content and achieve the high expectations of the curriculum. There are a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities. These are free to pupils and allow them to explore and discover new talents and interests. A range of trips and visits enhance the curriculum. Pupils value these opportunities. They help to make learning memorable. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils take on leadership roles and contribute to the improvement of the school. For example, as school councillors, sports and digital leaders, and rights respecting school leaders. Pupils know and understand the school rules of ready, respectful and safe. They say there is always an adult you can talk to if you have a worry or a concern. Their well-being and personal development are prioritised. Pupils behave well. They reflect upon and learn from their mistakes. Parents, pupils and staff describe the school as 'a family'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, there are inconsistencies in how effectively the curriculum is implemented. There is a lack of consistency in the outcomes achieved by pupils. The school needs to further strengthen curriculum implementation to ensure that pupils are helped to learn and remember knowledge over time in the full range of subjects taught.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
239 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near West Earlham Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Norwich Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Henderson Green Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 61% met the expected standard |
| Bluebell Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Valley Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 67% 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
- Mrs J Hunter
- Phone
- 01603454569
- Address
- Scarnell Road, Norwich, NR5 8HT
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 120958
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.