Bunwell Primary School
URN: 143459 • Norwich NR16 1SN
Overview
- Name
- Bunwell Primary School
- URN
- 143459
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION EAST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 51.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emily Husbands (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01953789318
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Turnpike, Norwich NR16 1SN
Summary
Bunwell Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Norwich, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 87 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school is part of Cooperative Education East, which includes Banham and Thompson Primary Schools, and operates under a co-operative ethos that emphasizes collaboration among stakeholders, including parents, staff, and governors. This structure aims to empower each school to focus on effective teaching and learning.
The school’s vision is encapsulated in the C.A.R.E. framework, which stands for Confident, Able, and Responsible. Bunwell Primary is dedicated to nurturing self-esteem, equipping children with essential skills for future challenges, and fostering a sense of community responsibility. The curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking, ambition, and respect for diversity, preparing students for secondary education and beyond.
Bunwell Primary School is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school encourages active participation from parents and the local community, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in the educational journey.
The school’s vision is encapsulated in the C.A.R.E. framework, which stands for Confident, Able, and Responsible. Bunwell Primary is dedicated to nurturing self-esteem, equipping children with essential skills for future challenges, and fostering a sense of community responsibility. The curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking, ambition, and respect for diversity, preparing students for secondary education and beyond.
Bunwell Primary School is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school encourages active participation from parents and the local community, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in the educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION EAST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 87
- Boys
- 50
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- 2016-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 87 | 50 | 37 | 105 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 91 | 45 | 46 | 105 | 12.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 87 | 43 | 44 | 105 | 16.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 87 | 43 | 44 | 105 | 16.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 85 | 43 | 42 | 105 | 13.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 89 | 47 | 42 | 105 | 13.30 |
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