Bignold Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Bignold Primary School and Nursery is a academy converter primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 426 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
426
Pupils
420
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Bignold Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bignold Primary School and Nursery sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Bignold Primary School and Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- Wessex Street, Norwich, NR2 2SY
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144640
Other Primary Schools in Norwich
If Bignold Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.
Aldborough Primary School Catchment Area
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Bacton Primary School Catchment Area
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Barford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR9 4AB
The Bawburgh School Catchment Area
Community school · NR9 3LR
Buxton Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NR10 5EZ
Colby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR11 7EA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Is Bignold Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bignold Primary School and Nursery currently has 426 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bignold Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to Bignold Primary School and Nursery is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bignold Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
Bignold Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bignold Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Bignold Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.