The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 18% 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
18%
-44.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 90
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 32.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Jennie Sage
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Foxley Road, Bawdeswell, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4RR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bawdeswell Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bawdeswell Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bawdeswell Community Primary School?
Bawdeswell Community Primary School currently has 90 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bawdeswell Community Primary School take?
Bawdeswell Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bawdeswell Community Primary School?
Bawdeswell Community Primary School is in Dereham, NR20 4RR, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bawdeswell Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bawdeswell Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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