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Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Wessex Street, Norwich, NR2 2SY, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.9 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
426
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school is in the top 70% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. While 57% of students meet the expected standards, only 5% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 May 2022Quality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.8%
Black African14.3%
Asian Indian13.4%
White Other12.9%
Mixed Other3.5%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.62464, 1.28699 · NR2 2SY
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN144640
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bignold Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Bignold Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 May 2022.
Is Bignold Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Bignold Primary School and Nursery scores 35.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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