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Watton Junior School

Watton Junior School, Thetford
Primary

Watton Junior School

Brandon Road, Thetford, IP25 6AL

A Inadequate-rated primary school in Thetford where 31% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
299
Ages
7-11
FSM
32.4%
Capacity
300
Ofsted
Inadequate
Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
49.0%
Writing
40.0%
Maths
44.0%
RWM Combined
31.0%

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About Watton Junior School

Watton Junior School is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 46 responses), 59% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 31% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 299 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Brandon Road, Thetford, IP25 6AL | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Watton Junior School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Nov 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Wayland Junior Academy Watton)
  2. Jul 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Wayland Junior Academy Watton)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Watton Junior School

What is Watton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Watton Junior School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Watton Junior School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 46 responses): 59% of parents would recommend Watton Junior School.
What are Watton Junior School's latest exam results?
Watton Junior School: KS2 2024/25: 31% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Watton Junior School located?
Watton Junior School is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk (IP25 6AL).
How many pupils attend Watton Junior School?
Watton Junior School has around 299 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Watton Junior School with other schools?
View Watton Junior School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Norfolk.