Avenue Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Avenue Junior School
Address: Avenue Road
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR2 3HP
Telephone Number: 01603 441034
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Heigham Community Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Michael Bunting
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 466 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.4%

Location and administration

URN: 120928
DfE Number: 926/2291
UKPRN: 10075132
UPRN: 200004375263
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Norwich (E07000148)
Constituency: Norwich South (E14001409)
Electoral Ward: Nelson (E05012908)

Easting & Northing: 621596E, 308193N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 37' 36.73" N 1° 16' 22.37" E
Plus Code: 9F43J7GF+P5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Parkside School, Norwich (0.2km)
  2. Recreation Road Infant School (0.3km)
  3. Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk (0.5km)
  4. St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (0.6km)
  5. Colman Infant School (0.8km)
  6. The Clare School (0.9km)
  7. Norwich High School for Girls GDST (0.9km)
  8. Colman Junior School (0.9km)
  9. Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited (1.0km)
  10. Bignold Primary School and Nursery (1.0km)
Associated schools

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Governors

  • Mrs Melissa Agnew - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 April 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Jane Behrens - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Mr Michael Bunting - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Dr Kate Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2028.
  • Mrs Maria Isabella Conti - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2029.
  • Ms Laura Harris - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Daddy Kabuika - Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 April 2028.
  • Ms Judith Mayne - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Pamela Reynell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 August 2026.
  • Mr Vijay Surianarayan - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2029.
  • Mr Anish Abraham Varkey - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2029.