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Old Buckenham Primary School
Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RH, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.9 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, it is noteworthy that no students reached the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities. Overall, the school offers a reliable educational environment for children aged 2-11, with a focus on foundational skills.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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52.48532, 1.04001 · NR17 1RH
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN143135
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Buckenham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Old Buckenham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2019.
Is Old Buckenham Primary School a good school?
Old Buckenham Primary School scores 40.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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