Avenue Junior School
URN: 120928 • Norwich NR2 3HP
Overview
- Name
- Avenue Junior School
- URN
- 120928
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Bunting (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01603441034
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Avenue Road, Norwich NR2 3HP
Summary
Avenue Junior School, located in Norwich, Norfolk, is a community school established in 1893, catering to children aged 7 to 11. With a capacity of 480 pupils, the school currently serves 477 students and is committed to providing a rich and varied curriculum that fosters creativity and individual respect among its diverse student body. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral care system, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
The school operates under the Heigham Community Federation, partnering with Recreation Road School to enhance educational opportunities and governance. Avenue Junior School emphasizes inclusivity and equality, actively working towards becoming an Anti-Racist School and a School of Sanctuary. The dedicated staff focus on professional development and well-being to create a positive learning environment.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Avenue Junior School, with strong links to parents and local groups. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) plays an active role in organizing events that benefit both the school and the wider community, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that supports the school's ethos of nurturing lifelong learners.
The school operates under the Heigham Community Federation, partnering with Recreation Road School to enhance educational opportunities and governance. Avenue Junior School emphasizes inclusivity and equality, actively working towards becoming an Anti-Racist School and a School of Sanctuary. The dedicated staff focus on professional development and well-being to create a positive learning environment.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Avenue Junior School, with strong links to parents and local groups. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) plays an active role in organizing events that benefit both the school and the wider community, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that supports the school's ethos of nurturing lifelong learners.
Useful links
- Governing Board (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Head’s Message (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Premiums (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 477 | 246 | 231 | 480 | 18.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 479 | 254 | 225 | 480 | 18.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 464 | 266 | 198 | 480 | 14.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 464 | 266 | 198 | 480 | 14.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 465 | 245 | 220 | 480 | 14.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 477 | 249 | 228 | 480 | 11.10 |
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