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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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