The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 100
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Miss Carla Stedman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hockering Lane, The Bawburgh School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3LR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Bawburgh School's Ofsted rating?
The Bawburgh School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bawburgh School?
The Bawburgh School currently has 100 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bawburgh School take?
The Bawburgh School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Bawburgh School?
The Bawburgh School is in Norwich, NR9 3LR, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bawburgh School have a sixth form?
No, The Bawburgh School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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