The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 426
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Wessex Street, Norwich, NR2 2SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Free School Norwich
Primary · 494m away
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Secondary · 682m away
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Independent · 738m away
Avenue Junior School
Primary · 981m away
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Independent · 1.0km away
Norwich Steiner School
Independent · 1.1km away
The Parkside School, Norwich
Special school · 1.2km away
Charles Darwin Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bignold Primary School and Nursery a selective school?
No. Bignold Primary School and Nursery is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bignold Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Bignold Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bignold Primary School and Nursery?
Bignold Primary School and Nursery currently has 426 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bignold Primary School and Nursery take?
Bignold Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bignold Primary School and Nursery?
Bignold Primary School and Nursery is in Norwich, NR2 2SY, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bignold Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Bignold Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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