Ellingham VC Primary School
Church Road, Ellingham, Ellingham Vc Primary School, Bungay, NR35 2PZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ellingham VC Primary School is a primary school in Bungay for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 131st of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2018, report published 4 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 July 2023
This is a friendly school where pupils are polite and supportive of one another. Pupils appreciate the kindness shown to them by school staff. They say that teachers always help them with their schoolwork or if they need an extra explanation. Bullying is rare. If pupils have a worry, they know that an adult will listen to them and help them. Pupils are keen to learn. Most listen carefully to teachers' instructions and steadfastly complete the work that is set for them. Occasionally, some pupils prevent others from being able to concentrate. Staff quickly respond. However, pupils would like lessons to be even better, so that disruption is less likely to happen. A flourishing eco-council and multiple opportunities to learn outdoors connect pupils to nature. Pupils are proud of their charity work and their school-wide responsibilities. For example, play buddies look out for their younger friends in the playground. This helps new pupils to settle in and feel included. A range of trips and visits helps pupils to learn more about the curriculum. These trips and visits also create lasting, happy memories for pupils to take with them.
What the school should improve
- Some staff are still getting to grips with some of the new teaching approaches. As a result, pupils occasionally move on to new learning too quickly. Leaders should continue to train staff in how to use these teaching approaches.
- Occasionally, the behaviour of a small number of pupils stops other pupils from being able to concentrate. Leaders should strengthen school-wide routines and expectations, communicate these to staff and help staff to be consistent in their expectations of pupils' behaviour.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
88 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Ellingham VC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Bungay Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 36% met the expected standard |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
| Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Earsham Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Dawn Thomas
- Phone
- 01508518250
- Address
- Church Road, Ellingham, Ellingham Vc Primary School, Bungay, NR35 2PZ
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121035
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.