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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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