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Bawdeswell Community Primary School

Breckland, NR20 4RRPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
22%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#13,526
of 13,686 nationally

About Bawdeswell Community Primary School

Bawdeswell Community Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with its most recent admissions data for the 2025/26 intake showing it was oversubscribed by a ratio of 3.3 to one. The school received 33 applications for just 10 available places, and all 10 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, indicating strong local demand. Parent satisfaction appears high, though specific survey data isn't available in the school's records. The school has clearly turned a corner under headteacher Jennie Sage: its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024 awarded a Good rating across all five categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This marks a significant improvement from its previous inspection in January 2020, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. With 90 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, there is some room for growth, but the oversubscription figures suggest that families are keen to secure a place here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFoxley Road, Dereham, Breckland, NR20 4RR
HeadteacherJennie Sage
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils90
Free School Meals (FSM)32.2%
School Capacity90 / 105 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 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, 17 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsCricketNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: bawdeswellprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bawdeswell Community 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.