Brundall Primary School

About Brundall Primary School

Brundall Primary School sends a clear signal to parents: it is a popular choice. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 67 applications for 41 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.63, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. Of those, 38 families put Brundall as their first preference, and all 38 were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a school that local parents trust and actively want. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Shirras and serves 280 pupils in the Broadland area of Norfolk, with a capacity of 300. Around 15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is in line with the national average for primary schools. While the school does not have a published parent-view recommendation percentage, the oversubscription figures alone indicate a strong local reputation.

Academically, Brundall performs solidly against national benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 57% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is above the Norfolk local authority average of 52%, placing the school in the top half of schools in the county. In reading, 78% met the expected standard and 33% achieved a higher standard, with an average scaled score of 106. Maths saw 70% at the expected level and 13% at the higher level, with an average score of 102. Writing was the weakest area, with 59% at the expected standard and none reaching the higher standard. Nationally, Brundall ranks in the 64th percentile for the combined measure, and within the East of England region it sits in the 60th percentile. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2012, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, playing fields, gymnasium, sports hall, ICT suite, music rooms and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, gymnastics, rounders, cross country, cricket and swimming, while clubs extend to drama, choir, film club, gardening, chess and coding. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Brundall is a state-funded primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form. It is not a boarding school. Given its oversubscription, parents should apply early and make it their first preference to maximise their chance of a place. This is a school that suits families who value a well-resourced primary with a strong local reputation and academic results that sit above the county average.

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