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Bawdeswell Community Primary School
Foxley Road, Bawdeswell, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4RR, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.8 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
90
Capacity
105
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While 18% of pupils achieve the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, it ranks in the top 1% nationally, indicating strong performance relative to the UK average. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement in overall school environment and resources.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 18% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.2%
White Other2.2%
Location
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52.74628, 1.02340 · NR20 4RR
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN143949
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bawdeswellprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bawdeswell Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bawdeswell Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is Bawdeswell Community Primary School a good school?
Bawdeswell Community Primary School scores 7.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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