Bungay Primary School
79%
Capacity
214
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Bungay Primary School
Bungay Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bungay Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katherine Milk, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11104th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 72 in East Suffolk.
Bungay Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 35 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bungay Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Athletics, Football, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Suffolk, Bungay 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wingfield Street, Bungay, East Suffolk, NR35 1HA |
| Headteacher | Katherine Milk |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.3% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 270 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11104th of 13,686
Nationally
1236th of 1,612
In East of England
55th of 72
In East Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
32%
'23/24
48%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
40
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (85% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wingfield Street, Bungay
East Suffolk, NR35 1HA
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