SchoolScoresBure Valley School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of The Aylsham Cluster Trust
Hungate Street, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6JZ
01263 733393 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 February 2016.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 March 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
35 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 27th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 30th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 28th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 22nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern Joint 19th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 30th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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
58 pupils in this year group.
71% — 15 points above the Norfolk average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 50th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.7% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 121st highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.8% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 92nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 84th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 70th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 57th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 75th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.42% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 77th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 65th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 38th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 74% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Michael's CofE VA Primary and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bure Valley School's Ofsted rating?
Bure Valley School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 February 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Bure Valley School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bure Valley School?
94% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bure Valley School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120911.
- 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.