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Avenue Junior School
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Avenue Junior School
- Primary
- Norwich NR2 3HP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have rapidly improved the quality of education, particularly in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a broad curriculum with a high emphasis on arts and cultural activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in the teaching of writing and the quality of pupils’ handwriting and presentation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment in reading and writing was well above national averages; progress in mathematics has significantly improved.
Support for Falling Behind: Support staff or teachers work with pupils who have not fully understood the day’s learning before the next lesson.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, work together in class, particularly in mathematics, discussing ideas and supporting each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported, make good progress, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The designated leads describe the culture as one of ‘healthy vigilance’, and staff pass on all concerns in a timely manner.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School leaders have ensured all appropriate checks and provide additional support and counselling for pupils.
Parent Feedback: Most parents and carers who responded to the Ofsted online survey, Parent View, agreed that pupils feel safe.
Parental Involvement: A parent-support worker is shared between the feeder infant school and Avenue Junior, facilitating close working relationships.
Extracurricular Activities: Funding has made it possible for more pupils to engage in competitions out of school and extra-curricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy playing with their friends in a wide range of play spaces during playtimes.
Teacher Engagement: New teachers are well supported by colleagues and receive helpful feedback from observations.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils do not fall behind through daily fluency sessions and additional support where necessary.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff appreciate the good-quality training they have received, and leaders’ self-evaluation is of a high standard.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Where teaching is not as effective, progress is slower, and expectations vary too much for the quality of pupils' handwriting and presentation.
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Avenue Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 479 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 25.8 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | 45.67% | 55.82% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 3.81% | 7.37% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% 4 | 54.59% | 60.34% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 3 | 6.72% | 9.67% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 4 | 51.27% | 59.43% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 3 | 5.51% | 9.12% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 84 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 46.6% | 56.24% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.65% | 8.15% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Avenue Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
