How many pupils does Firside Junior School have?

Firside Junior School has 345 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Firside Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Firside Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Firside Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Firside Junior School is part of THE WENSUM TRUST.

Where is Firside Junior School?

Firside Junior School is located at Firside Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5NF.

Firside Junior School

Firside Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5NF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

71%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

345

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Firside Junior School

Firside Junior School is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 345 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WENSUM TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 345 / 346 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.1%

Free school meals

10.1%

EAL

4.9%

SEN support

11.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

71%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%

Overall absence

10.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

22.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

10.14

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24

£47,068

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,049 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,281

Spend per pupil

£6,099

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Firside Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5NF
Phone: 01603426550
Head of School: Rosalind Robinson
Website: www.wensumtrust.org.uk/firsidejunior

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Firside Junior School?: Firside Junior School is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Firside Junior School have?: Firside Junior School has 345 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Firside Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 71% of pupils at Firside Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Firside Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Firside Junior School is part of THE WENSUM TRUST.
Where is Firside Junior School?: Firside Junior School is located at Firside Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5NF.

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