The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 21.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- The Aylsham Cluster Trust
- Head
- Mr Jamie Olney (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hungate Street, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6JZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bure Valley School's Ofsted rating?
Bure Valley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bure Valley School?
Bure Valley School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bure Valley School take?
Bure Valley School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bure Valley School?
Bure Valley School is in Norwich, NR11 6JZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bure Valley School have a sixth form?
No, Bure Valley School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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