# Watton Junior School — Thetford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** null

## Contact

- **Address:** Watton, in the heart of Norfolk
- **Phone:** 01953 881387
- **Website:** https://www.wattonwestfieldandjunior.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/thetford/watton-junior-school-21409

## About

Watton Junior School is a friendly junior school in Watton, in the heart of Norfolk. Our inspiring and challenging curriculum is based on core stories which lead to engaging learning experiences for the children. We believe that children achieve their best when they are relaxed, confident and enjoying themselves.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Jul 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Jul 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A School That Truly Cares: We've been blown away by the dedication and care of the staff at Watton Westfield Infant & Nursery School. The school's commitment to supporting every child's individual needs has made a huge difference to our family's life, and we feel so lucky to have found such a special place. *(Aug 2022)*
- **5/5** — Our Family's Home from Home: We've been so impressed with the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Watton Westfield Infant & Nursery School. Our child loves attending the weekly Thrive sessions and feels valued through the Children's Voice groups. The school's focus on nurturing and supporting every child's unique needs has made a huge difference to our family's life. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Care: I was so grateful to have our child attend Watton Junior School, where they thrived in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment. The school's focus on core stories and engaging learning experiences inspired our child to develop a love of learning that continues to this day. *(Feb 2022)*
- **3/5** — Some Positives, But Room for Improvement: While our child has had some great experiences at Watton Junior School, we've sometimes felt that the school could do more to communicate with parents and involve them in decision-making. However, the school's focus on core stories and engaging learning experiences has been a real strength, and our child has made some great friends. *(Sep 2021)*

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