Lionwood Junior School, Norwich
Lionwood Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Norwich, part of Clarion Corvus Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 92nd-highest of the 102 schools in Norwich with published results, and 13,005th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lionwood Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Lionwood Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 68% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Lionwood 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 Lionwood Junior School are Lionwood Infant and Nursery School (0.3 miles, Outstanding); Charles Darwin Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 90% maths); Mousehold Infant & Nursery School (0.7 miles, Outstanding); and Heartsease Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 64% reading, 61% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Lionwood Junior School.
Lionwood Infant and Nursery SchoolCharles Darwin Primary SchoolMousehold Infant & Nursery SchoolHeartsease Primary Academy
The trust
Lionwood Junior School is one of 13 schools run by Clarion Corvus Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 75 pupils (31.4%) received SEN support and 16 (6.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Lionwood Junior School has a SEN unit for moderate learning difficulties: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Norwich Rail Station, about 970 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Junior School (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 498 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lionwood Junior School issued 53 suspensions, 21.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lionwood Junior School are The Open Academy (0.9 miles); Jane Austen College (1 mile); Notre Dame High School, Norwich (1.1 miles); and Sewell Park Academy (1.3 miles).
The Open AcademyJane Austen CollegeNotre Dame High School, NorwichSewell Park Academy
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
36.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 68% to 62% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 64% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
28.6
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Lionwood Junior School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lionwood Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lionwood Junior School is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 14 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
5 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
100%
Full
241 pupils
241 places
No 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(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
75
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
38.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Lionwood Junior School has a SEN unit for moderate learning difficulties: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
239
Total Pupils
135
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
21.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,541
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,867
Per pupil
£1574k
Total funding
£123k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.4%
Overall absence
19.1%
Persistent absence
257
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
Questions parents ask about Lionwood Junior School
What are SATs results like at Lionwood Junior School?
Of the pupils at Lionwood Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 62% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Lionwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lionwood Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023.
What is the catchment area for Lionwood Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Lionwood 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 Lionwood Junior School?
Lionwood Junior School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Lionwood Junior School?
Classes at Lionwood Junior School average 28.6 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 Lionwood Junior School?
Lionwood Junior School has around 239 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Lionwood Junior School have specialist SEN provision?
Lionwood Junior School has a SEN unit for moderate learning difficulties: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Lionwood Junior School?
7.4% of sessions were missed at Lionwood Junior School in 2024/25. 19.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lionwood Junior School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Lionwood 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 Lionwood Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 14 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 5 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 Lionwood Junior School?
Lionwood Junior School is at Wolfe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)