Bawdeswell Community Primary School
Foxley Road, Bawdeswell, Dereham, NR20 4RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bawdeswell Community Primary School is a primary school in Dereham for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 161st of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 February 2024, report published 17 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 February 2024
Pupils at this school are happy. They enjoy learning and find lessons interesting. Pupils benefit from teachers' clear explanations and the way teachers check their understanding. This helps pupils to remember things well. Pupils achieve well. Pupils usually behave well in class and on the playground. Pupils occasionally fall out with their friends. They can sort this out themselves or get help from an older pupil or an adult. Pupils are confident to talk to adults if they have any worries or concerns. They feel safe at school. Pupils know and understand the school values. Pupils can explain how they are putting the values into practice. All pupils take part in the many clubs and enrichment activities that the school provides. Pupils say this is one of the things that makes their school special. Older pupils look forward to the residential trip and all the exciting activities planned for them. They are proud of the extra responsibilities they have, for example being a prefect or a librarian. Most parents are pleased with how their children are getting on at school. They appreciate the improvements made over the last two years.
What the school should improve
- There is not always sufficient challenge for some pupils as they do not move on to learning more complex knowledge when they are ready to do so. Sometimes, there is not sufficient support for pupils who need more targeted guidance to help them grasp new learning. This slows pupils' progress. The school should ensure that in all subjects there is sufficient challenge for pupils and sufficient support for those who are slower to grasp new learning. and
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
85 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Bawdeswell Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyng Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Foulsham Primary School Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Swanton Morley VC Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 21% met the expected standard |
| North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 33% met the expected standard |
| Reepham Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Jennie Sage
- Phone
- 01362688282
- Address
- Foxley Road, Bawdeswell, Dereham, NR20 4RR
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 143949
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.