Is Bressingham Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 2 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bressingham Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Bressingham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bressingham Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bressingham Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bressingham Primary School

School Road, Bressingham, Diss, IP22 2AR

Local ranking8th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 27.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 93.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 110.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 137
Boys: 78 (56%)
Girls: 61 (44%)
Capacity: 105 (132% full)
SEND: 14.6%
FSM Eligible: 8.0%
EAL: 5.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 14.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,116/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.4%
White Other: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Asian Indian: 0.7%
Black Other: 0.7%

93.4%

White British

2.2%

White Other

1.5%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01379687318

head@bressingham.norfolk.sch.uk

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School Road

Diss, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 120789
UKPRN: 10073099
Establishment No.: 2021

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