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Chapel Green School

Attleborough Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, NR17 1RF

Not rated

Inspected 10 December 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
3–19
Ages
179
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Foundation special school
Type

About Chapel Green School

Chapel Green School is a foundation special school in Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 179 pupils on roll. It is part of Trust Norfolk-SEN. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Norfolk →
School Type
Foundation special school
Age Range
Ages 3–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
179 / 180 (99%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
10 December 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

38.7%
Free school meals
9.5%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%
Sustained destination
100%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.6%
Overall absence
25.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

27.22
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24
7.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
49.3
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24
£41,793
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↓ −£2,894 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 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.

£27,428
Spend per pupil
£27,730
Income per pupil
41%
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
Attleborough Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, NR17 1RF
Phone
01953453116
Headteacher
Emily Severn

Academy Trust

Trust Norfolk-SEN

Teaching Jobs

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chapel Green School?
Chapel Green School is a foundation special school in Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Chapel Green School have?
Chapel Green School has 179 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Chapel Green School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Chapel Green School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Chapel Green School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Chapel Green School is part of Trust Norfolk-SEN.
Where is Chapel Green School?
Chapel Green School is located at Attleborough Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, NR17 1RF.

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