Beeston Primary School
About Beeston Primary School
Beeston Primary School in Breckland was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school's leadership and management were also judged Good. When it comes to academic outcomes, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stood at 43% in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits below the Norfolk local authority average of 52% for primary schools. In individual subjects, reading was a relative strength, with 71% of pupils meeting the expected standard and 29% reaching a higher level. Maths saw 57% at the expected level and 29% at the higher level, while writing was more challenging, with 57% at the expected level and none reaching the higher tier. The school's average scores in reading and maths were both 103.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 14 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Dec 2024Latest monitoring visit (17 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Breakfast club
08:00-08:40
After-school care
15:10-17:00
Source: beestonprimary.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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