Open Other Primary Mixed

Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Wessex Street, Norwich, NR2 2SY
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Norwich, NR2 2SY
426 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
27.40% FSM %
219 Boys
207 Girls
About Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Bignold Primary School and Nursery is a mixed-gender Academies located in Norwich, Norfolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 426 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Kate Harris.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Norwich
Parliamentary Constituency Norwich South
Ward Town Close
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2017
UKPRN 10064784
URN 144640
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Dawn Carman-Jones Chair of Local Governing Body 14/03/2024 14/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Penny Folkard Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 27/06/2024 — N/A
Mrs Dawn Carman-Jones Local Governor 14/03/2024 13/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kate Estlea Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Carole James Local Governor 12/01/2023 11/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Imre Jele Local Governor 10/02/2025 09/02/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Katie Lawson Local Governor 12/12/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kelly Rolfe Local Governor 10/02/2025 09/02/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Edward Savage Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
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0.46 km • Norwich
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0.5 km • Norwich
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
0.68 km • Norwich
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Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
0.72 km • Norwich
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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
0.74 km • Norwich
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Norwich University of the Arts
0.92 km • Norwich
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bignold Primary School and Nursery is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Norwich, Norfolk.
Bignold Primary School and Nursery has 426 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Bignold Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The admissions policy at Bignold Primary School and Nursery is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Bignold Primary School and Nursery is Mrs Kate Harris.
Bignold Primary School and Nursery is at Wessex Street, Norwich, NR2 2SY, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Bignold Primary School and Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.
Bignold Primary School and Nursery is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Harris
Wessex Street, Norwich, NR2 2SY
01603625721
www.bignold.greenhousecms.co.uk/
Location
NR2 2SY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144640
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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