Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced ProvisionChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11178 pupils

Church Road, Blundeston, NR32 5AXWebsite01502730488

Inspected178 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Feb 2025

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils178

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils178

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

178 / 210 (85%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~25*

Head Teacher

Mr Chris Edwards

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 70%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

90%

Would recommend

4.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.6%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence9.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support6.7%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.5%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication7 pupils (35%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (20%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (20%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (10%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (5%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (5%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)4

Support staff (FTE)8

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils178

Free school meals16.3%

English as additional language2.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British97.2%

White Other1.7%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

58 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Informed100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Apr 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,034

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,366 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,047

Support staff£842

Premises£254

Energy£121

Learning resources£217

Income per pupil£6,023

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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