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
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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.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
480
Pupils
477
Boys
246
Girls
231
FSM %
18.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-03-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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