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Banham Primary School

Breckland, NR16 2EXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#12,672
of 13,686 nationally

About Banham Primary School

Banham Primary School is a small state primary in Breckland, Norfolk, currently home to 98 pupils against a capacity of 120, so there is some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 7.1%, notably lower than the national average for primary schools, which typically hovers around 23-24%. This suggests a relatively affluent intake, though the school serves a mixed rural community. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 28 applications for just 12 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.33 applicants per place. All 12 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, so living close enough to put the school first is clearly key. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Matthew Gamble is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrown Street, Norwich, Breckland, NR16 2EX
HeadteacherMatthew Gamble
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils98
Free School Meals (FSM)7.1%
School Capacity98 / 120 (82% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosForest SchoolPlaying FieldsLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersGymnasticsNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Banham Primary School

Banham 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.