Blofield Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Plantation Road Blofield Norfolk NR13 4PL |
| Phone | 01603713386 |
| Reference Number | 120788 |
Blofield Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its good status from the previous inspection. The school offers a nurturing environment where pupils enjoy learning, especially through a variety of outdoor activities and sports. Pupils develop resilience and participate actively in their learning journey, benefiting from a well-structured curriculum that emphasizes key knowledge retention and extra support for those who need it, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite these strengths, there are challenges with pupil behavior during lessons that occasionally disrupt learning, which the school is addressing through its newly implemented behavior policy.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 220 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.09%
Girls: 45.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 2 | 10 | 21 | 31 |
| 3 | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| 4 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| 5 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| 6 | 21 | 12 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.6% |
| African | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and take part in diverse outdoor activities.
- The school has a well-thought-out ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils develop resilience through enriching experiences such as trips.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND ensures they achieve highly.
- Regular checks and knowledge drops help pupils retain information.
- Pupils excel in reading and mathematics compared to national standards.
- A culture of kindness and support among pupils is prevalent.
Areas for Improvement
- Variability in the quality of pupils' written work.
- Some pupils do not develop necessary handwriting skills effectively.
- The behavior policy is in early stages of implementation, leading to distractions.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | 2.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Hemblington Primary School
Mill Road, Blofield Heath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4QJ |
1.08 miles |
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Brundall Primary School
Braydeston Avenue, Brundall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5JX |
1.25 miles |
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Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy
Old Hall Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5FA |
1.94 miles |
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Lingwood Primary Academy
Station Road, Norwich, Lingwood, Norfolk, NR13 4AZ |
1.98 miles |
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Surlingham Primary School
Walnut Hill, Surlingham, Rockland St Mary Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7DQ |
2.63 miles |
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Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Road, South Walsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ |
3.04 miles |
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Salhouse CofE Primary School
Cheyney Avenue, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6RJ |
3.12 miles |
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Rackheath Primary School
Willoughby Way, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL |
3.56 miles |
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Dussindale Primary School
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3.73 miles |
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Rockland St Mary Primary School
School Lane, Rockland St Mary Primary School, Main Office, NR14 7EU |
3.99 miles |
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Horning Community Primary School
School Road, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8PX |
4.24 miles |
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Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
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4.26 miles |
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Acle Church of England Primary Academy
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4.31 miles |
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St William's Primary School
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4.77 miles |
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White House Farm
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4.96 miles |
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Acle Academy
South Walsham Road, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER |
3.77 miles |
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Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
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4.02 miles |