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Bunwell Primary School

South Norfolk, NR16 1SNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#10,805
of 13,686 nationally

About Bunwell Primary School

Parents considering Bunwell Primary School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those already there. In the Parent View survey covering September 2024 to September 2025, 94% of the 16 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a very high endorsement, and it's backed up by specific responses: 94% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion felt their child does well there. The school is also oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 17 applications for 12 places and 11 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.42. That level of demand suggests the school has a solid reputation locally. On the behaviour front, 81% of parents agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, though a small minority (12%) disagreed or strongly disagreed. Concerns are dealt with properly according to 69% of respondents, and 94% felt their child could take part in clubs and activities.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Turnpike, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR16 1SN
HeadteacherMatthew Gamble
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils87
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity87 / 105 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 16 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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteArt StudiosLibraryMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountryAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaChessFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Bunwell 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.