Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Abbey Road, NR17 1RH |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1953860380 |
| URN | 143135 |
School Census
| Total | 205 |
| Girls/Boys | 84/121 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.0%/59.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 28 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/02/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2019 | Good |
| 23/02/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/02/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -0.2 |
| Writing Progress | 0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -3.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -1.6 |
| Writing Progress | -3.8 |
| Maths Progress | -3.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | -4.2 |
| Maths Progress | -3.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Old Buckenham High School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Abbey Road, , NR17 1RL
Chapel Green School
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Attleborough Road, , NR17 1RF