Bunwell Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bunwell Primary School
Address: The Turnpike, Bunwell
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR16 1SN
Telephone Number: 01953 789318
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Co-Operative Education East
Sponsor: Co-Operative Education East Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Gamble
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 73 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.1%

Location and administration

URN: 143459
DfE Number: 926/2025
UKPRN: 10061446
UPRN: 2630104755
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: South Norfolk (E07000149)
Constituency: Waveney Valley (E14001569)
Electoral Ward: Bunwell (E05011869)

Easting & Northing: 612496E, 292751N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 29' 30.81" N 1° 7' 43.54" E
Plus Code: 9F43F4RH+QG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.1km)
  2. Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy (2.9km)
  3. Aslacton Primary School (3.7km)
  4. Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (3.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Matt Aldrich - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Miss Mia Bennett - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Julia Clark - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Ruth Grose - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
  • Mrs Marie Hales - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Hannah Meek - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Ms Kirsty Mitchell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Ms Julie Montagner - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Proudfoot - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Laurie Smith - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Anthony Xavier - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.