Old Buckenham Primary School
Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, NR17 1RHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Old Buckenham Primary School is a primary school in Attleborough for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 128th of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 February 2019, report published 4 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 May 2024
Pupils at Old Buckenham Primary School are polite and courteous. They are proud of their school and their achievements. They say everyone makes them feel part of the school and that it is easy to make friends. Pupils behave well. They are ready, respectful and safe. Classrooms are calm and orderly because staff have high expectations. There are a wide range of activities to participate in at lunchtimes. Pupils know and understand the school's values of respect, resilience, teamwork, honesty and communication. Pupils describe their school as 'inclusive' and say everyone can play if they want to. Pupils enjoy a rich and ambitious curriculum. Older pupils talk positively about the changes at the school. They like the new curriculum and the changes to the behaviour policy. There is a focus on developing pupils' knowledge and use of subject-specific vocabulary. Staff encourage pupils to challenge themselves in lessons. This helps pupils to aim high and achieve well. Educational visits and various clubs enhance the curriculum. Pupils can represent the school at various events, including sports competitions, the school choir and trust events. Pupils take on leadership roles such as school prefects and playleaders. Pupils appreciate opportunities to suggest improvements for the school, for example decorative themes for their school library.
What the school should improve
- A few subjects are at an earlier stage of implementation than others. The school is still refining and deciding the best way to deliver the content in these subjects. This means that pupils' subject knowledge is less secure than it should be. The school should review the implementation of the curriculum and agree on the best approach to deliver and monitor these subjects effectively so that pupils learn, remember and recall the important content.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
184 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Old Buckenham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banham Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Rosecroft Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Attleborough Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 13% met the expected standard |
| Bunwell Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Mitchell
- Phone
- 01953860380
- Address
- Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, NR17 1RH
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 143135
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.