Watton Junior School
URN: 147969 • Thetford IP25 6AL
Overview
- Name
- Watton Junior School
- URN
- 147969
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- CLARION CORVUS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Mather (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01953881387
- Website
- Visit Watton Junior School website
- Address
-
Brandon Road, Thetford IP25 6AL
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Summary
Watton Junior School, part of the Clarion Corvus Trust, is a mixed primary academy located in Thetford, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 299 pupils. The school aims to foster a safe, meaningful, and inclusive learning environment, encouraging all children to achieve their full potential. The curriculum is designed around core stories, providing engaging and challenging learning experiences that inspire lifelong learners.
The school places a strong emphasis on nurturing individual needs, offering additional support through intervention programmes and one-on-one assistance for those who require it. Gifted and talented pupils are also provided with opportunities for further challenge and enrichment. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that each child is supported in their learning journey.
Watton Junior School serves the local communities of Watton, Carbrooke, and Saham Toney, welcoming children from surrounding areas as well. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains an open-door policy, fostering strong relationships between home and school to enhance the educational experience for all pupils.
The school places a strong emphasis on nurturing individual needs, offering additional support through intervention programmes and one-on-one assistance for those who require it. Gifted and talented pupils are also provided with opportunities for further challenge and enrichment. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that each child is supported in their learning journey.
Watton Junior School serves the local communities of Watton, Carbrooke, and Saham Toney, welcoming children from surrounding areas as well. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains an open-door policy, fostering strong relationships between home and school to enhance the educational experience for all pupils.
Useful links
- Home (other)
- Cookies policy (other)
- cookies policy (other)
- 01953 881387 (other)
- 01953 882669 (other)
- Watton Westfield Infant & Nursery School (other)
- About our School (other)
- Home (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Parents/Carers (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CLARION CORVUS TRUST
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 299
- Boys
- 159
- Girls
- 140
- FSM %
- 32.40
- Open date
- 2020-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 299 | 159 | 140 | 300 | 32.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 284 | 159 | 125 | 300 | 36.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 248 | 129 | 119 | 300 | 28.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 248 | 129 | 119 | 280 | 28.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 250 | 124 | 126 | 280 | 21.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 280 |
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