Watton Junior School is a academy sponsor led serving families in Thetford and the wider Norfolk area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Watton Junior School caters for mixed pupils from 7 to 11 years. With 299 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 300, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 28 January 2025, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.