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Attleborough Primary School

Breckland, NR17 2NAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
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About Attleborough Primary School

Attleborough Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in the Norfolk town of Breckland, catering for children aged 4 to 11. Within the local authority, it sits among 344 primary schools, where 21 currently hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Wymondham College Prep School, 3.7 kilometres away. Among its top-performing peers in the same local authority, Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy and Surlingham Primary School both share the highest ranking score of 100, with Stalham Academy close behind at 89. Attleborough Primary School itself was most recently inspected in October 2024, where it was not given an overall effectiveness grade but received Requires Improvement ratings for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. However, its early years provision and personal development were both rated Good, offering a more positive picture for younger pupils and pastoral care.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBesthorpe Road, Attleborough, Breckland, NR17 2NA
HeadteacherFiona Milne - Headteacher
Local AuthorityNorfolk
School Capacity437

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsSports HallICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubChoirDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: attleborough-pri.norfolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Attleborough Primary School

Attleborough Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.