How many pupils does St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy have?

St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy has 159 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy?

St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is located at Swan Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2UY.

St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy

Swan Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2UY

Not rated

Inspected 3 June 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

159

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy

St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 159 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.8% 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: 159 / 240 (66%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 June 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

21.6%

Free school meals

8.8%

EAL

6.3%

SEN support

24.5%

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)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

14.3%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

17.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

5.39

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.5 vs 2023/24

£43,236

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↓ −£921 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 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.

£6,881

Spend per pupil

£7,472

Income per pupil

49%

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: Swan Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2UY
Phone: 01508530459
Headteacher: Laura Richardson
Website: www.stmaryscoejunior.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy?: St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy have?: St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy has 159 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy?: St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is located at Swan Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2UY.

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