Bure Valley School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hungate Street Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6JZ |
| Phone | 01263733393 |
| Reference Number | 120911 |
Bure Valley School continues to uphold the quality of education established in its previous inspection, maintaining a strong and positive learning environment. The school is recognized for its warm relationships among students, staff, and families, which foster a welcoming atmosphere and encourage high attendance rates. Pupils showcase enthusiasm for their learning, benefiting from a diverse curriculum that includes a focus on reading and varied extracurricular activities, enriching their overall school experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 238 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.84%
Girls: 49.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 35 | 23 | 58 |
| 4 | 28 | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.5% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 02 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 03 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across all areas of the curriculum.
- Strong relationships foster a happy and positive school environment.
- Effective phonics program supports reading fluency.
- Pupils benefit from diverse extracurricular opportunities including music and sports.
- The school effectively identifies and supports pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching of writing lacks consistency across the curriculum.
- Key knowledge not always taught clearly in some lessons.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
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 | 107 |
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 | 3.9 | ||
| Writing | 2.8 | ||
| Maths | 3.4 |
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