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Bure Valley School

Hungate Street, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6JZ, Norfolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.5 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
238
Capacity
270
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student success. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics is 71%, placing it in the top third of schools nationally. However, only 19% achieve the higher standard, indicating potential room for improvement in challenging students further.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 3 February 2016Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.71%Top 33% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.19%Top 10% UK
Parent View (35 responses)
4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School has high expectations
97%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School supports development
91%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
17% disagree
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
White Other2.1%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.78999, 1.25032 · NR11 6JZ

School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN120911
School typeFoundation school

Frequently asked questions
What is Bure Valley School rated by Ofsted?

Bure Valley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 February 2016.

Is Bure Valley School a good school?

Bure Valley School scores 80.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Bure Valley School?

Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bure Valley School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.

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