Bungay Primary School
Bungay, NR35 1HA · Suffolk · primary school
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224th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 1,870 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bungay Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). An inspection took place in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Agent club, Board games club, and Football club, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the January 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Bungay Primary School
Overview
Bungay Primary School is described as a "happy place" where pupils are "proud members of their school and local community." While historical attainment has been inconsistent, leaders have implemented effective changes to the curriculum and support systems, resulting in "positive signs" of improving progress and closing knowledge gaps.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Personal development is a strong standard; staff build "strong, trusting relationships" and pupils learn to "manage their emotions" and show "tolerance, empathy and respect."
- The curriculum is "well-planned, broad and cohesive," with careful sequencing that helps pupils "build on what they already know."
- Attendance is improving due to leaders’ "determined work," including home visits, which has reduced the number of persistently absent pupils.
- Inclusion systems are clear, ensuring pupils with special educational needs receive targeted support to "make progress alongside their peers."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers "identify and address swiftly pupils’ misconceptions" to prevent repeated errors and learning gaps.
- Leaders need to ensure the curriculum is "implemented consistently well" so pupils build depth of knowledge across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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