Norfolk
Wroughton Junior Academy
Close to home and non-selective, but attainment sits below the national average and the last inspection asked for improvement.
What the data says
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56% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, close to the national average of around 61%.
- 56%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 9%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 56.0% | 9.0% | 71.0% | 74.0% | 75.0% | 103.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 55.0% | 3.0% | 63.0% | 80.0% | 69.0% | 101.0 | 102.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 43.0% | 0.0% | 55.0% | 60.0% | 71.0% | 101.0 | 102.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
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School information
| URN | 143522 |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Jessica Balls |
| Trust | CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NR31 8BD |
| Latest pupils | 283 |
| FSM eligible | 55.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Burgh Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8BD
https://www.wroughtonacademies.org.uk/View local authority page1493806780| DfE number | 2137 |
| UKPRN | 10061944 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 17 Dec 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2023 |