Ellingham VC Primary School, Bungay

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school was built in 1865 and retains many of its original features. During 1999 the old school was completely refurbished and a modern extension was added, with two well-equipped classrooms, cloakrooms, indoor toilets and stores. In 2003 a further classroom was built, followed by a new school hall in 2009. Each classroom has an outdoor area."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, choir and guitar.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Ellingham VC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 65% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Ellingham VC Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ellingham VC Primary School are Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 73% maths); Bungay Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 56% reading, 36% maths); St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery (2.4 miles, Good, 38% reading, 23% maths); and Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy (2.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 90% maths).

Ellingham VC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 19 pupils (21.6%) received SEN support and 2 (2.3%) 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 autism.

Ellingham VC Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ellingham VC Primary School.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).

Ellingham VC Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.