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Lionwood Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lionwood Junior School is an academy converter primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 244 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

244

Pupils

360

Capacity

68%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Lionwood Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lionwood Junior School?

The catchment area for Lionwood Junior School is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Lionwood Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Lionwood Junior School: 360 places, 68% filled: places available

Lionwood Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 244 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.1% of pupils at Lionwood Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Norfolk.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Norfolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Norfolk school admissions →

Lionwood Junior School: School Information

Full address
Wolfe Road, Norwich, NR1 4HT
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
38.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144146

Other Primary Schools in Norwich

If Lionwood Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lionwood Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lionwood Junior School

What is the catchment area for Lionwood Junior School?

The catchment area for Lionwood Junior School is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lionwood Junior School oversubscribed?

Lionwood Junior School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 244 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for Lionwood Junior School?

Admission to Lionwood Junior School is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lionwood Junior School cover?

Lionwood Junior School is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lionwood Junior School?

Lionwood Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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