Avenue Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Avenue Road Norwich Norfolk NR2 3HP |
| Phone | 01603441034 |
| Reference Number | 120928 |
Avenue Junior School continues to maintain good standards as identified in its previous inspection. The school has successfully retained an inclusive and supportive environment where pupils feel welcome and safe. The broad and ambitious curriculum focuses on consistent approaches in English and mathematics, enabling pupils to make significant progress. However, there are areas within the curriculum delivery that need refinement to ensure that knowledge retention is strong across all subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 477 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.57%
Girls: 48.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 59 | 60 | 119 |
| 4 | 69 | 51 | 120 |
| 5 | 56 | 64 | 120 |
| 6 | 62 | 56 | 118 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.2% |
| White, Other | 10.7% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on inclusivity and a welcoming environment for all pupils
- Broad and ambitious curriculum engaging pupils in their studies
- Consistent teaching methods in English and mathematics enhancing knowledge recall
- High-quality reading materials fostering a love of literature among pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through structured adaptations
- Positive behaviour culture and respect among students
- Improving attendance supported by school initiatives
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas lack agreed delivery approaches, hindering knowledge retention
- Inconsistent assessment practices leading to gaps in pupils' understanding
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | -3.2 |
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