Pulham Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Harleston Road Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4SZ |
| Phone | 01379676313 |
| Reference Number | 121051 |
Description
betaPulham Church of England Primary School is a single-form entry school located in the village of Pulham, Norfolk (United Kingdom), with a postcode of IP21 4SZ. Established as a holy, loving, and learning community, the school follows Christian values and serves families from Oakham Norton, Pulham Market, and Pulham St Mary. The school maintains a strong sense of community, promoting reading, writing, and challenging maths, and is committed to ensuring that all children achieve their full potential.
Pulham Primary School has received recognition in 2022 from the UK's Department for Education, which identified it as one of the top 150 primary schools in the country based on pupils' progress in reading, writing, and maths. The school's inspectors from the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) nominated it in the top 4% of schools in the country based on its work during the 2021–22 inspection.
The school emphasizes a strong foundation in religious education and values, celebrating its Umbrella status, a partnership between local Parish and Primary Schools, with All Saints' Church in Pulham St Mary. Additional features include a wraparound care (Breakfast and After School clubs), onsite computing provision, a strong commitment to the arts and creativity, a calendar of extra-curricular activities, and a vibrant PTA that supports the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 122 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.72%
Girls: 53.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 2 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-01-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-15 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-03-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-10-18 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -3.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
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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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Tivetshall Community Primary School
School Road, Tivetshall St Mary, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2BP |
1.89 miles |
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Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)
Harvey Lane, Dickleburgh, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4NL |
2.94 miles |
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Aslacton Primary School
Church Road, Aslacton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2JH |
4.03 miles |
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Burston Community Primary School
Crown Green, Burston, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5TZ |
4.1 miles |
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Manor Field Infant and Nursery School
Manor Road, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2XR |
4.22 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy
Swan Lane, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2UY |
4.41 miles |
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Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Alburgh, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 0BW |
4.61 miles |
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Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Aslacton Road, Forncett St Peter, Forncett St. Peter Ceva Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1LT |
4.74 miles |
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Mendham Primary School
Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 0NJ |
4.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)
Wilderness Lane, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9DD |
3.22 miles |
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Cornfields School
207 Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8PL |
4.2 miles |
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Long Stratton High School
Manor Road, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2XR |
4.32 miles |