Bungay Primary School
Wingfield Street, Bungay, NR35 1HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bungay Primary School is a primary school in Bungay for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 216th of 223 primary schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 6 January 2026, report published 2 February 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Needs attention
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 January 2026
Pupils are proud members of their school and local community. They are happy, safe and know they can talk to an adult if they have a worry or concern. Adults know pupils well. Pupils form positive, respectful relationships with staff and one another. They consistently apply the school expectations of being 'ready, respectful and safe'. Bullying is extremely rare. When concerns arise, staff act promptly and provide the support pupils need. Pupils enjoy learning and speak confidently about their work. The curriculum is broad, well planned and carefully sequenced so that pupils build on what they already know. It reflects the school's context and includes opportunities to learn from community experts, such as artists and writers. Leaders check learning effectively. They ensure that pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing other barriers, receive support that enables them to make progress across the curriculum from their starting points. As a result, pupils know and remember more over time. Pupils value the wide range of opportunities available beyond the academic curriculum. They take part in visits, events and experiences that broaden their understanding of the world and raise their aspirations. All pupils contribute to school life, for example through leadership roles, representing the school, and participating in community projects. Pupil voice is influential, and pupils' ideas have led to tangible changes, such as improvements to school dinners that resulted in a national award. Although pupils' achievement over time has been below national outcomes, gaps in knowledge are closing and progress and achievement are improving. Pupils' ability to recall and remember the important content of the curriculum is improving and an increasing proportion of pupils are now on track to meet national expectations. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- Leaders need to ensure that teachers identify and address swiftly pupils' misconceptions, so they do not repeat mistakes and develop gaps in their learning.
- Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is implemented consistently well so that pupils build a depth of knowledge across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
237 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Bungay Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
| Earsham Church of England Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Ellingham VC Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Woodton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Katherine Milk
- Phone
- 01986892209
- Address
- Wingfield Street, Bungay, NR35 1HA
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 144443
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.