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Blofield Primary School

Blofield Primary School

Broadland, NR13 4PLPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

105%

Capacity

220

Pupils

3.6x

Demand

About Blofield Primary School

Blofield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Broadland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Blofield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Buxton, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3151st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 35 in Broadland.

Blofield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 29 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Blofield Primary School include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Eco Club, Coding and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Broadland, Blofield Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPlantation Road, Blofield, Broadland, NR13 4PL
HeadteacherVictoria Buxton
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils220
Free School Meals (FSM)6.4%
School Capacity220 / 210 (105% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (5 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Declined
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)

3151st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

307th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 25%

5th of 35

In Broadland

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

73%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:83%
Higher:50%
Writing
Expected:73%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:80%
Higher:17%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -10%

'22/23

83%

'23/24

73%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

5
Music RoomsSports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCross CountryCricketDanceNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirEco ClubCodingFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

29

Applications

105

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

40 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blofield Primary School

Blofield 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.

Contact Information

01603713386www.blofieldprimary.co.uk

Plantation Road, Blofield

Broadland, NR13 4PL

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Plantation Road, Blofield

Broadland, NR13 4PL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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