The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (130% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 137
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- Acorn Co-operative Learning Alliance
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Lewis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bressingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bressingham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bressingham Primary School?
Bressingham Primary School currently has 137 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bressingham Primary School take?
Bressingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bressingham Primary School?
Bressingham Primary School is in Diss, IP22 2AR, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bressingham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bressingham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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