Ellingham VC Primary School
Bungay, NR35 2PZ · Norfolk · primary school
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142nd of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,780 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.7/10 nationally. 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ellingham VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Ellingham VC Primary School
Overview
Ellingham VC Primary School is confirmed as a "good school" following an ungraded inspection. The report describes a "friendly school" where pupils are "polite and supportive," benefiting from "caring and knowledgeable staff" and a curriculum that fosters respect for diversity.
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate the "kindness shown to them by school staff" and know that "an adult will listen to them and help them" if they have worries.
- Leaders have "quickly improved the way that pupils learn how to read" through a "new, well-resourced reading scheme" and intensive training.
- Teaching typically has "clarity and precision," helping pupils remember "a lot of what they have learned."
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them "take responsibility for their own learning."
- A "flourishing eco-council" and outdoor learning opportunities connect pupils to nature, while "play buddies" help new pupils settle in.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to train staff in new teaching approaches, as some pupils "occasionally move on to new learning too quickly."
- Leaders should "strengthen school-wide routines and expectations" to ensure consistency, as occasional disruptive behaviour is managed but "does not reduce enough over time."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with "robust systems" in place for reporting concerns and staff trained to recognise signs of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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.
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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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