George White Junior School
URN: 144145 • Norwich NR3 4RG
Overview
- Name
- George White Junior School
- URN
- 144145
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Petchey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01603425515
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Silver Road, Norwich NR3 4RG
Summary
George White Junior School is a mixed primary academy located in Norwich, catering to children aged 7-11 years. With a current enrolment of 250 pupils and a capacity of 324, the school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment. It features a cognition and learning specialist resource base (SRB) that accommodates up to 10 children, ensuring inclusivity for all students.
The school promotes a strong ethos centered around four core values: Be Kind, Be Confident, Be Honest, and Be Respectful. These values underpin the school's approach to education, fostering a positive atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. The dedicated staff work diligently to maintain high educational standards and encourage a love of learning through diverse opportunities.
George White Junior School operates a structured daily schedule, beginning at 8:30 AM and concluding at 3:20 PM, with designated times for learning, assembly, play, and lunch. The school is part of the Inclusive Schools Trust, reinforcing its commitment to an inclusive and diverse community. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its vibrant environment firsthand.
The school promotes a strong ethos centered around four core values: Be Kind, Be Confident, Be Honest, and Be Respectful. These values underpin the school's approach to education, fostering a positive atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. The dedicated staff work diligently to maintain high educational standards and encourage a love of learning through diverse opportunities.
George White Junior School operates a structured daily schedule, beginning at 8:30 AM and concluding at 3:20 PM, with designated times for learning, assembly, play, and lunch. The school is part of the Inclusive Schools Trust, reinforcing its commitment to an inclusive and diverse community. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its vibrant environment firsthand.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Inclusive Schools Trust (IST) is currently in consultation with Clarion Corvus Trust (CCT) regarding a possible merger. Please click here to read the letter from the Chair of IST and CCT. (download)
- Facebook (other)
- Welcome (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Partnership Aims (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 324
- Pupils
- 250
- Boys
- 130
- Girls
- 120
- FSM %
- 36.80
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 250 | 130 | 120 | 324 | 36.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 275 | 136 | 139 | 324 | 35.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 311 | 137 | 174 | 324 | 29.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 311 | 137 | 174 | 324 | 29.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 309 | 144 | 165 | 324 | 30.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 312 | 153 | 159 | 324 | 27.60 |
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