The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 78
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 23.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Roberta Houghton (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Walcott Road, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 0EY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bacton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bacton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bacton Primary School?
Bacton Primary School currently has 78 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bacton Primary School take?
Bacton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bacton Primary School?
Bacton Primary School is in Norwich, NR12 0EY, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bacton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bacton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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