Firside Junior School

URN: 142840 • Norwich NR6 5NF

Overview

Name
Firside Junior School
URN
142840
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE WENSUM TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rosalind Robinson (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01603426550
Website
Visit
Address
Firside Junior School, Norwich NR6 5NF

Summary

Firside Junior School, located in Norwich, Norfolk, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 345 pupils, just below its capacity of 346. The school is part of the Wensum Trust and is committed to providing a supportive and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive. The ethos of the school revolves around fostering confidence, a sense of purpose, and a love for learning, with an emphasis on collaboration between home and school to help children reach their full potential.

The school day begins at 08:45, with registration followed by lessons, breaks, and lunch, culminating in an assembly before dismissal at 15:15. Firside Junior School prioritises high educational standards, overseen by a Local Advisory Board that holds the leadership accountable for student progress and compliance with statutory regulations.

The school community is actively involved in supporting children's educational journeys, with a focus on inclusivity and addressing the needs of all students, including those from vulnerable groups. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, fostering a collaborative approach to education.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE WENSUM TRUST
Capacity
346
Pupils
345
Boys
179
Girls
166
FSM %
15.40
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 345 179 166 346 15.40
2024-09-11 359 196 163 348 17.50
2023-09-11 358 202 156 348 17.90
2022-09-11 358 202 156 348 17.90
2021-09-11 358 203 155 348 15.10
2020-09-11 368 201 167 348 11.40

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