Bunwell Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Norwich, East of England NR16 1SN · Norfolk
#1672 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#13940 of 15,697 nationally
About Bunwell Primary School
Bunwell Primary School is a academy primary located in Norwich, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 73 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 20.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1672nd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (78th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (1th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 73; capacity filled 69.5%.
There are 172 schools in Norwich; Bunwell Primary School ranks 149th of 167 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)25%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bunwell Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 73
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 69.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 25%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Bunwell Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
59 students · 1.1 km away
Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
70 students · 2.9 km away
Aslacton Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
74 students · 3.7 km away
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
84 students · 3.9 km away
Spooner Row Primary School
Wymondham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students · 5.8 km away
Old Buckenham High School
Attleborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
501 students · 5.8 km away
Old Buckenham Primary School
Attleborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
184 students · 6.0 km away
Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
18 students · 6.3 km away
Wreningham VC Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students · 6.6 km away
Manor Field Infant and Nursery School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
111 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Easton Primary School
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73 students
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73 students
Gravenhurst Academy
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72 students
Aslacton Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
74 students
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
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72 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bunwell Primary School a good school?
Bunwell Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 20.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1672 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bunwell Primary School rank in East of England?
Bunwell Primary School ranks #1672 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #13940 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bunwell Primary School?
Bunwell Primary School had 73 students in 2025.
Is Bunwell Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bunwell Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Bunwell Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bunwell Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.