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White Woman Lane Junior School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
White Woman Lane Junior School
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White Woman Lane Junior School
- Primary
- Old Catton NR6 7JA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Focus on widening vocabulary and high standards in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully considered curriculum helps pupils succeed academically and personally.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the standard of pupils’ handwriting.
Foundational Skills: Reading lessons promote deep thinking and develop a mature attitude towards education.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-developed, detailing knowledge and skills logically.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Very strong progress in reading and writing due to recent focus on vocabulary.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN fully participate and achieve.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ excellent behaviour and relationships have a positive impact on learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proficient students receive recognition like 'Multiplication Master' badges.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers help pupils behind in reading to quickly catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respect teachers and peers, reflecting leaders' high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly effective leadership ensures needs are accurately identified and met.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective, bespoke support ensures full inclusion and overcoming learning barriers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and staff promptly address any concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Teachers make regular mentoring meetings to ensure pupils feel valued.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: PSHE curriculum teaches safety and healthy relationships.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes pupil resilience and positive mental health.
Parent Feedback: Parents acknowledge the school’s strength in promoting personal and emotional well-being.
Parental Involvement: Leaders ensure parents are aware of online risks through assemblies and meetings.
Parent Feedback: Parents value support provided for SEND pupils.
Parental Involvement: School shares expertise widely and collaborates with families.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of enrichment activities; extensive range of sports clubs offered.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities in choir, paddleboarding, and sporting events.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are motivated and reflective; support professional development led to high-quality teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching ensures all pupils make strong progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Ensuring consistently neat and well-formed handwriting remains a challenge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on learning lead to precise evaluation of actions.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have ample training and subject expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: Frequent checks ensure pupils effectively learn the curriculum.
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About Us
White Woman Lane Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 340 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our teamwork goals at this school include mutual respect, trust, listening, support, and care. We demand the greatest levels of integrity, tenacity, and adaptability from everyone who works here. In order to enable all students to demonstrate their skills and talents in a variety of ways and to perform to the best of their abilities, we endeavour to provide a curriculum that is presented in a stimulating learning environment.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 105 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 62% | 46.19% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 3.88% | 7.4% |
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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 61% 4 | 55.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 6.78% | 9.69% |
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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 103 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 | 65% 1 | 51.55% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 5.5% | 9.14% |
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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 83 | 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 | 64% | 46.88% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.77% | 8.17% |
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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at White Woman Lane Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1