Old Buckenham Primary School

About Old Buckenham Primary School

Old Buckenham Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Attleborough, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 196 pupils on roll. It is part of SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

196 / 210 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Abbey Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RH

Phone

01953860380

Head Teacher

Helen Mitchell

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Old Buckenham Primary School?

Old Buckenham Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Attleborough, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Old Buckenham Primary School have?

Old Buckenham Primary School has 196 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Old Buckenham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Old Buckenham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Old Buckenham Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Old Buckenham Primary School is part of SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Old Buckenham Primary School?

Old Buckenham Primary School is located at Abbey Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RH.