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OpenPrimaryURN 143135

Old Buckenham Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Attleborough · NR17 1RH

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

184

Local authority

Norfolk

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 2–11, in Attleborough, Norfolk, 184 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 16.8%.

Open schools in Attleborough
8
Primary schools in Attleborough
6
Academies among open schools in Attleborough
75% (6)
Open schools in NR17
9
Primary in NR17
6
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Primary in Norfolk LA
344

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in AttleboroughNear NR17

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
143135

Location

Address
Abbey Road, Old Buckenham
Postcode
NR17 1RH
Town
Attleborough
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Constituency
Mid Norfolk
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
184
Boys / girls
96 / 88
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
184 / 210 (88%)
Free school meals
16.8%
FSM pupils
31
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Sapientia Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Helen Mitchell
Telephone
01953860380

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