Bignold Primary School and Nursery

About Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Bignold Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 426 pupils on roll. It is part of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 49.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

426 / 420 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 May 2022

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

Wessex Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2SY

Phone

01603625721

Headteacher

Kate Harris

Website

https://www.bignold.greenhousecms.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bignold Primary School and Nursery?

Bignold Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Bignold Primary School and Nursery have?

Bignold Primary School and Nursery has 426 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bignold Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Bignold Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 May 2022).

How does Bignold Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Bignold Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bignold Primary School and Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bignold Primary School and Nursery is part of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Bignold Primary School and Nursery?

Bignold Primary School and Nursery is located at Wessex Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2SY.