SchoolScoresBluebell Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Lovelace Road, Norwich, NR4 7DS
01603 452196 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 May 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Norwich comparisons use the 94 of its 142 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 22nd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 56th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 32nd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 100% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 32 parents who had raised a concern Joint 22nd highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 36th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norwich figures pool parents at the Norwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
32 pupils in this year group.
56% — about the same as the Norfolk average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 40 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 74th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 25th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.4% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 129th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 122nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 96th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.8 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 100th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 89th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 124th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 6% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.3 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 54th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Colman Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Earlham Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024
- West Earlham Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colman Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Henderson Green Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Recreation Road Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Avenue Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norwich Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wensum Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bluebell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bluebell Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 May 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Bluebell Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bluebell Primary School?
93% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bluebell Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bluebell Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Bluebell Primary School as their first choice for 22 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147940.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.