The Bawburgh School
Norwich, NR9 3LR · Norfolk · primary school
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9th 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 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 62% | 5.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Bawburgh School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about The Bawburgh School
Overview
The Bawburgh School is described as a place where pupils are “nurtured in all aspects of their development” within a “caring, safe environment”. Inspectors found that staff and pupils share “warm, professional relationships”, and the school successfully embodies its aim to ‘go above and beyond’. Parents are highly positive, with one describing the school as ‘a safe, welcoming place filled with joy’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad, engaging and ambitious”, with knowledge and skills “carefully sequenced” from the early years.
- Reading development is prioritised; staff deliver the phonics programme “very well” and pupils read “widely and often”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “carefully tailored support” and learn alongside peers.
- Behaviour is “praiseworthy”, with pupils understanding high expectations and behaving well because they “care about each other”.
- Governors’ monitoring is “thorough”, and staff are “motivated and proud” to work at the school.
Areas to improve
- In subjects where the curriculum has recently been reviewed, assessment processes are “not yet fully embedded”. Leaders must use assessment information to check learning and “make any further adaptations to the curriculum that are needed to address any gaps pupils have”.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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