Bressingham Primary School
130%
Capacity
137
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Bressingham Primary School
Bressingham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 137 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (130% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Bressingham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanna Lewis, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1549th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 54 in South Norfolk.
Bressingham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 16 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bressingham Primary School include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Rounders, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Drama, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Bressingham 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road, Diss, South Norfolk, IP22 2AR |
| Headteacher | Joanna Lewis |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 137 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.0% |
| School Capacity | 137 / 105 (130% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1549th of 13,686
Nationally
145th of 1,612
In East of England
6th of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
93%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Diss
South Norfolk, IP22 2AR
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