Watton Junior School — Primary School in Thetford

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Watton Junior School

Thetford, IP25 6AL

299 Pupils

300 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

32.40% FSM %

159 Boys

140 Girls

About Watton Junior School

Watton Junior School is a Primary Academies serving Thetford and the surrounding area in Norfolk. The school for pupils aged 7–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 299 pupils on roll. School capacity: 300. Current headteacher: Liam Ambrose.

Information on Watton Junior School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Norfolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Breckland
Parliamentary Constituency	Mid Norfolk
Ward	Watton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	CLARION CORVUS TRUST
Opened	01-04-2020
UKPRN	10085895
URN	147969
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Jan Hatchell	Chair of Local Governing Body	29/11/2023	19/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Liam Ambrose	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Stephen Beeson	Local Governor	26/11/2024	26/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Miriam Elston	Local Governor	01/04/2023	31/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sasha Furze	Local Governor	05/02/2026	04/05/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Howe	Local Governor	13/06/2023	12/06/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Victoria Spencer	Local Governor	20/09/2021	31/03/2027	Elected by school staff