Brundall Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Braydeston Avenue, Brundall, Norwich, NR13 5JXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Brundall Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 84th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 December 2012, report published 9 January 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 March 2023

There is a strong sense of community at Brundall Primary School that pupils value in this welcoming school. Pupils treat each other with kindness. Pupils, including children in the early years, benefit from caring relationships with staff. Pupils are confident that staff will listen to their concerns and worries. Pupils understand and appreciate the high expectations that staff set for them. Pupils cooperate well with each other and work hard in lessons. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils behave very well, and no time is lost in lessons due to interruptions caused by poor behaviour. Pupils know that bullying is unkind. Bullying is rare, and leaders resolve any incidents that do occur. This helps pupils to feel safe and happy. Pupils have a clear sense of right and wrong but view 'being kind' as the most important value to uphold in life. The oldest pupils talk with great affection about teachers past and present, and many view their futures with confidence.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, leaders do not give teachers the clarity and guidance that they need to deliver the curriculum effectively. Consequently, in these subjects, pupils do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that in these curriculum areas, subject leaders provide specific guidance for teachers on the effective delivery of the curriculum, so that pupils achieve consistently well in all areas of the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

41 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths54%

54%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

277 pupils on roll, with places for 300

Eligible for free school meals11.6%

11.6%, 14.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.6%

3.6%, 18 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.1%

14.1%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Brundall Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Blofield Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Surlingham Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good89% met the expected standard
Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy2 milesOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
Hemblington Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good40% met the expected standard
Lingwood Primary Academy2 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Ms Catherine Barnard
Address
Braydeston Avenue, Brundall, Norwich, NR13 5JX
Local authority
Norfolk
URN
120909

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.