Banham Primary School, Norwich
Banham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Norwich, part of Co-Operative Education East. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 53rd-highest of the 102 schools in Norwich with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Banham Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Banham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 63% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Banham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Banham Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Banham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Banham Primary School are Kenninghall Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Old Buckenham Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 71% maths); All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing (3.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 29% maths); and St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham (3.7 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 63% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Banham Primary School.
Kenninghall Primary SchoolOld Buckenham Primary SchoolAll Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, WinfarthingSt Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham
The trust
Banham Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Co-Operative Education East, an academy trust.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Banham Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).
Who goes there
7.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (16.8%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Banham Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Eccles Road Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is school (opposite), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
Banham Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school has a strong sense of community. This is reflected in the kind and happy nature of the pupils. They speak positively about the school and they act responsibly, embodying the school's values. School staff model the very best of what they expect from the pupils. This culture ensures pupils feel safe, knowing adults are there to help when needed.
Pupils typically achieve well. They work hard in lessons and want to make staff proud. Pupils are interested in their topics. They enjoy talking about Antarctica, the Romans and forests. Children in Reception use their imagination in their play. Their café game helps them to practise their numbers, make telephone calls and write lists.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The curriculum is typically well designed. Teachers are knowledgeable and deliver subject content well. The curriculum in the early years is comprehensive, building on what pupils know and can do. Reception-age children learn and practise their numbers and letters. Pupils speak positively about their subjects. The quality of their work reflects this in most subjects. However, some areas of the curriculum are still new, and this affects the extent to which pupils can use their knowledge and understanding over time. The school also recognises that opportunities for pupils to practise and extend their writing skills across all their subjects are not yet fully established. This prevents them from always being able to make the progress of which they are capable.
Reading is a priority for the school. Pupils begin learning their sounds and letters very early on. Younger children listen intently during their phonics sessions and quickly pick up what is expected. Older pupils typically read fluently and enjoy reading more challenging books. If pupils struggle with reading, they receive support through a number of intervention strategies that enable them to catch up with their peers.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2013 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
7.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
32 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 63% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 44% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Banham Primary School
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Banham Primary School, with their latest published grades:
- The Orchard Montessori Pre-School and Nursery - Day nursery, 1.1 milesOfsted, 10 December 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Banham Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Banham Primary School is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Banham Primary School
Will you get a place at Banham Primary School?
For 2026 entry it had 12 first choices for 13 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
98 pupils
105 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Old Buckenham Primary Phase planning area (Norfolk) will have 153 spare primary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
17.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
47
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
10.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,281
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,107
Per pupil
£663k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
6.9%
Persistent absence
87
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Banham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Banham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Banham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Banham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Banham Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
Is it hard to get a place at Banham Primary School?
Banham Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Banham Primary School?
Classes at Banham Primary School average 23.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Banham Primary School?
Banham Primary School has around 95 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Banham Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Banham Primary School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent.
How many road collisions happen near Banham Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Banham Primary School?
Banham Primary School is at Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)