Old Buckenham Primary School
Attleborough, NR17 1RH · Norfolk · primary school
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112nd 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 3,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.6/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Old Buckenham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Old Buckenham Primary School
Overview
Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, with pupils described as polite, courteous, and proud of their achievements. The report highlights a "rich and ambitious curriculum" and strong relationships built on mutual respect, noting that staff have high expectations which create calm and orderly classrooms.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy an "ambitious and progressive" curriculum with a focus on subject-specific vocabulary and knowledge recall.
- Staff are "experts in teaching early reading," providing consistent phonics instruction and effective support for those falling behind.
- Children in the early years get off to a "fantastic start," encouraged to explore, ask questions, and learn from mistakes.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included" with effective individual plans and achievable targets.
- Staff feel valued and supported, with the school being "mindful of staff workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff are still refining how to deliver the new curriculum, meaning "pupils’ subject knowledge is less secure than it should be."
- The school should review curriculum implementation in these areas to ensure pupils effectively "learn, remember and recall the important content."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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