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Bacton Primary School

North Norfolk, NR12 0EYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
25%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#13,474
of 13,686 nationally

About Bacton Primary School

Bacton Primary School’s headline academic metrics sit well below the Norfolk local authority average for primary schools, which is a key point for parents to weigh up. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, just 25% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 52%. That puts the school in the bottom 50 nationally for this measure, ranking 27th out of 30 schools in North Norfolk and in the 97th percentile nationally. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available in the data, so it’s not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. However, the raw attainment figures are notably lower than the local norm, particularly in maths where only 44% reached the expected standard, and in reading where just 33% did. These numbers suggest that for families prioritising strong academic outcomes at the end of primary, Bacton may not be the strongest fit.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWalcott Road, Norwich, North Norfolk, NR12 0EY
HeadteacherRoberta Houghton
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils78
Free School Meals (FSM)23.5%
School Capacity78 / 105 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Bacton Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.