Bignold Primary School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wessex Street Norwich NR2 2SY |
| Phone | 01603625721 |
| Reference Number | 144640 |
Bignold Primary School and Nursery has been rated as a good school overall, marking its first inspection since becoming part of the Evolution Academy Trust in 2019. The school excels in fostering strong relationships among pupils and staff, creating an environment where children feel safe and valued. Pupils develop into polite and respectful individuals, actively engaging in school life through various clubs and roles, while teachers effectively support their learning, particularly in reading. However, there are some areas that need attention, especially concerning curriculum implementation in a few subjects for older pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 426 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.41%
Girls: 48.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 55.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 17 | 46 |
| 2 | 21 | 30 | 51 |
| 3 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| 4 | 34 | 24 | 58 |
| 5 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40.8% |
| African | 14.3% |
| Indian | 13.4% |
| White, Other | 12.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Bignold Primary School | |
| 17 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong and healthy relationships among pupils and staff.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour leading to minimal disruption in lessons.
- Effective reading instruction leading to a love of reading among pupils.
- Well-designed curriculum allowing pupils to learn and achieve.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils actively participate in school life and community.
- Skilled adults providing high-quality care in early years provision.
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils have not developed deep knowledge in a few subjects due to previous curriculum issues.
- Members of the local governing body lack clarity on their roles and responsibilities.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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