Wensum Junior School Catchment Area
Wensum Junior School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 187 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
7–11
Age range
187
Pupils
240
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Wensum Junior School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wensum 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.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Wensum Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Turner Road, Norwich, NR2 4HB
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 48.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141356
Other Primary Schools in Norwich
If Wensum Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.
Aldborough Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NR11 7PH
Bacton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR12 0EY
Barford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR9 4AB
The Bawburgh School Catchment Area
Community school · NR9 3LR
Buxton Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NR10 5EZ
Colby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR11 7EA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wensum Junior School
Is Wensum Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Wensum Junior School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 187 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.
What is the admissions policy for Wensum Junior School? ▾
Admission to Wensum 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 Wensum Junior School cover? ▾
Wensum 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 Wensum Junior School? ▾
Wensum Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.