Heacham Junior School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | College Drive Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7EJ |
| Phone | 01485571013 |
| Reference Number | 142842 |
Heacham Junior School has successfully maintained the quality of education established during its previous inspection, offering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for its pupils. The school demonstrates high expectations for student achievement, providing a well-structured curriculum that effectively meets the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils are well-prepared for their future education, feeling confident in their knowledge and abilities, and benefit from a variety of extracurricular opportunities that broaden their learning experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 98 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 19.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 4 | 7 | 17 | 24 |
| 5 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 6 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.8% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| African | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 08 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Heacham Junior School | |
| 19 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
| 12 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
- The school has a well-designed and ambitious curriculum.
- Effective support is provided for pupils needing help with reading.
- Strong emphasis on pupil involvement in school leadership roles.
- The SEND provision is a considerable strength of the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations for pupil attitudes to learning across different lessons.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 51 | 105 | 35 | 34 | 1 | 226 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 59 | 110 | 29 | 19 | 9 | 226 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 36 | 106 | 44 | 29 | 11 | 226 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 115 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 31 | 12 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 26 | 68 | 69 | 56 | 7 | 226 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 22 | 67 | 52 | 33 | 47 | 5 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 10 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 57 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 47 | 93 | 40 | 27 | 19 | 226 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 50 | 96 | 48 | 26 | 6 | 226 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 40 | 95 | 44 | 41 | 6 | 226 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 39 | 130 | 32 | 14 | 11 | 226 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 75 | 120 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 226 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 39 | 75 | 44 | 41 | 27 | 226 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 129 | 97 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| 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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -1.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.7 |
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