Bluebell Primary School, Norwich

In its own words: "Our student council ensures that our pupils have a voice and are heard when decision making in the school. Classes work together with the teacher to establish rules and routines that promote the highest expectations. Pupils are encouraged to reflect on their daily lessons, through conversations and self assessment."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball, karate and dance.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Bluebell Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 61% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Bluebell Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bluebell Primary School are Colman Junior School (0.5 miles, 72% reading, 76% maths); St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 77% maths); West Earlham Infant and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); and West Earlham Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 55% reading, 53% maths).

Bluebell Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Bluebell Primary School is one of 18 schools run by Broad Horizons Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 54% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bluebell Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 95% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (90%).

49.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 28.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (59%), Mixed (9%) and other ethnic groups (9%).

In 2026, 21 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 29 (14.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Bluebell Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Norwich Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lovelace Road (adjacent), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bluebell Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 155 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Bluebell Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 5.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Bluebell Primary School are City Academy Norwich (0.3 miles); City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy (1.3 miles); and Visiting Teacher Service Central (1.8 miles).