The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 25% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
25%
-37.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 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 converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION EAST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Gamble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Turnpike, Bunwell, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1SN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bunwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bunwell Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bunwell Primary School?
Bunwell Primary School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bunwell Primary School take?
Bunwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bunwell Primary School?
Bunwell Primary School is in Norwich, NR16 1SN, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bunwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bunwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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