Bignold Primary School and Nursery
URN: 144640 • Norwich NR2 2SY
Overview
- Name
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 144640
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Lawson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01603625721
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wessex Street, Norwich NR2 2SY
Summary
Bignold Primary School and Nursery, located in Norwich, is an academy converter that is part of the Evolution Academy Trust. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 426 pupils, with a capacity of 420. Bignold Primary is committed to fostering an environment that prioritises ambition, collaboration, and responsibility, shaping the educational experiences of its students.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to support the academic and personal development of each child. Bignold Primary places significant emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and nurtured within a safe and inclusive environment. The dedicated staff and governors work closely with families to provide the best possible educational experience for all students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Bignold Primary's ethos, with a strong belief in the importance of collaboration between school and home. The school encourages parents to be involved in their children's education, fostering a supportive network that enhances the learning journey for every child.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to support the academic and personal development of each child. Bignold Primary places significant emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and nurtured within a safe and inclusive environment. The dedicated staff and governors work closely with families to provide the best possible educational experience for all students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Bignold Primary's ethos, with a strong belief in the importance of collaboration between school and home. The school encourages parents to be involved in their children's education, fostering a supportive network that enhances the learning journey for every child.
Useful links
- Evolution Academy Trust (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 426
- Boys
- 219
- Girls
- 207
- FSM %
- 27.40
- Open date
- 2017-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 426 | 219 | 207 | 420 | 27.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 449 | 238 | 211 | 420 | 26.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 453 | 240 | 213 | 420 | 24.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 453 | 240 | 213 | 420 | 24.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 458 | 236 | 222 | 420 | 22.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 493 | 259 | 234 | 420 | 19.00 |
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