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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 449 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.01%
Girls: 46.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 55.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | 33 | 20 | 53 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 | 51 |
| 4 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 55 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 45% |
| Indian | 13.6% |
| White, Other | 12.5% |
| African | 9.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| 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 Inspection Date | 2022-07-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-25 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-12-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Bignold Primary School | ||
| 2016-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-10-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-10-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-10-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-10-01 | 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 | 102 | 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 | 1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Free School Norwich
Kings House, 15-17 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NX |
0.31 miles |
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Avenue Junior School
Avenue Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3HP |
0.61 miles |
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Charles Darwin Primary School
81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ |
0.74 miles |
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Recreation Road Infant School
Recreation Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3PA |
0.76 miles |
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Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
147 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 3TA |
0.78 miles |
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Lakenham Primary School
City Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HL |
0.78 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB |
0.92 miles |
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Colman Infant School
Colman Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AW |
0.94 miles |
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Nelson Infant School
Northumberland Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4EH |
1.04 miles |
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Colman Junior School
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU |
1.06 miles |
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Bull Close Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1NG |
1.1 miles |
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Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Duckett Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2LR |
1.13 miles |
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Tuckswood Academy
Tuckswood Centre, Tuckswood, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6BP |
1.14 miles |
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Wensum Junior School
Turner Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB |
1.22 miles |
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Angel Road Junior School
Angel Road, Norwich, NR3 3HR |
1.27 miles |
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Angel Road Infant School
Angel Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3HR |
1.29 miles |
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Telegraph Lane East, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AN |
1.34 miles |
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George White Junior School
Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RG |
1.35 miles |
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Lionwood Junior School
Wolfe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT |
1.4 miles |
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Mousehold Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RS |
1.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR |
0.29 miles |
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB |
0.42 miles |
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Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ |
0.45 miles |
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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LR |
0.46 miles |
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Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD |
0.62 miles |
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Norwich High School for Girls
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0.62 miles |
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Norwich School
71A The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD |
0.68 miles |
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Norwich Steiner School
Hospital Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HW |
0.71 miles |
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The Parkside School, Norwich
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA |
0.74 miles |
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Hewett Academy
Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL |
0.75 miles |
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Harford Manor School, Norwich
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN |
0.82 miles |
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The Wherry School
280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB |
0.9 miles |
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP |
0.99 miles |
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The Clare School
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU |
1.01 miles |
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Visiting Teacher Service Central
Greenwood Centre, Norwich, NR4 6BP |
1.11 miles |
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Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Pettus Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7BU |
1.4 miles |
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Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4BX |
1.61 miles |
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City Academy Norwich
299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP |
1.66 miles |
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Red Balloon - Norwich
289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2PW |
1.73 miles |
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University Technical College Norfolk
Old Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6FF |
1.81 miles |