Drayton CofE Junior School, Norwich
Drayton CofE Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Norwich. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 47th-highest of the 102 schools in Norwich with published results, and 8,057th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Capacity
- 91% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Drayton CofE Junior School in detail
Drayton CofE Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "Welcome to Drayton CE Junior School - a vibrant and caring school at the heart of its community. We believe in building strong relationships at every level, inspiring everyone to dream big and be the very best they can be. Life is full of opportunities, and together we strive to make the most of each one."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics, running, yoga, choir and ukulele.
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open evening on Friday 20 November 2026, an open evening on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and an open evening on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Norfolk
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Drayton CofE Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 81% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Drayton CofE Junior School
Across Norfolk, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Norfolk lodged 64 appeals against primary school offers; 51 reached a hearing and 5 succeeded (9.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Drayton CofE Junior School are Drayton Community Infant School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement); Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); Taverham VC CE Junior School (1.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 75% maths); and Nightingale Infant & Nursery School (1.2 miles, Good).
Drayton Community Infant SchoolGhost Hill Infant and Nursery SchoolTaverham VC CE Junior SchoolNightingale Infant & Nursery School
Who goes there
10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (7%).
Staffing
Drayton CofE Junior School had 21 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Drayton CofE Junior School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is First School (opposite), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Drayton CofE Junior School issued 14 suspensions, 4.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2013 inspection - up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
10.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 76% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 75% to 55% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
27.6
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 16 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
326 pupils
359 places
33 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Norwich
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
18.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
331
Total Pupils
181
Boys
150
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,792
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,073
Per pupil
£1781k
Total funding
£67k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence
330
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Drayton CofE Junior School
Questions parents ask about Drayton CofE Junior School
What are SATs results like at Drayton CofE Junior School?
Of the pupils at Drayton CofE Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Drayton CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Drayton CofE Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Drayton CofE Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Drayton CofE Junior School is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Drayton CofE Junior School?
Drayton CofE Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 359 places.
How big are the classes at Drayton CofE Junior School?
Classes at Drayton CofE Junior School average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Drayton CofE Junior School?
Drayton CofE Junior School has around 331 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Drayton CofE Junior School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Drayton CofE Junior School in 2024/25. 10.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Drayton CofE Junior School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Drayton CofE Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Drayton CofE Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 16 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Drayton CofE Junior School?
Drayton CofE Junior School is at School Road, Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6EF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)