How many pupils does Bawdeswell Community Primary School have?

Bawdeswell Community Primary School has 90 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bawdeswell Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bawdeswell Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).

How does Bawdeswell Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

18% of pupils at Bawdeswell Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bawdeswell Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bawdeswell Community Primary School is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Bawdeswell Community Primary School?

Bawdeswell Community Primary School is located at Foxley Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4RR.

Bawdeswell Community Primary School

Foxley Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4RR

Good

Inspected 6 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

18%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Bawdeswell Community Primary School

Bawdeswell Community Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Dereham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 90 pupils on roll. It is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 18% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 90 / 105 (86%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

22.4%

Free school meals

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

12.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

18%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.3%

Overall absence

11.8%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

6.98

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

15.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.7 vs 2023/24

3.98

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24

£46,411

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↓ −£3,339 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.07

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,300

Spend per pupil

£7,611

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Foxley Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4RR
Phone: 01362688282
Head Teacher: Jennie Sage
Website: www.bawdeswellprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bawdeswell Community Primary School?: Bawdeswell Community Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Dereham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Bawdeswell Community Primary School have?: Bawdeswell Community Primary School has 90 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bawdeswell Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Bawdeswell Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).
How does Bawdeswell Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 18% of pupils at Bawdeswell Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bawdeswell Community Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bawdeswell Community Primary School is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Bawdeswell Community Primary School?: Bawdeswell Community Primary School is located at Foxley Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4RR.

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