Kettlefields Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stetchworth Road Dullingham Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9UH |
| Phone | 01638508360 |
| Reference Number | 110771 |
Kettlefields Primary has made a significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of requires improvement to good across all evaluated areas. The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn. The curriculum is ambitious and effectively designed, supporting pupils in building a strong foundation for their future education. There is a strong sense of community, with good attendance and a collaborative ethos among staff and pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 131 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.91%
Girls: 48.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 3 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 4 | 4 | 14 | 18 |
| 5 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 6 | 12 | 6 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.9% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Apr 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective curriculum that prepares pupils well for secondary school.
- Strong focus on reading, inspiring a love for books among students.
- Supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued.
- Pupils display sensitivity towards each other's emotional needs.
- Leaders promote personal development and well-being effectively.
- Strong partnerships with parents and the community.
- High levels of pupil engagement and participation.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent understanding of guidance for supporting pupils with SEND.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.6 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Burrough Green CofE Primary Academy
Bradley Road, Burrough Green, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9NH |
1.59 miles |
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Ditton Lodge Primary School
St Johns Avenue, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8BL |
2.79 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket
Vicarage Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JE |
3.27 miles |
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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Rowley Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0PU |
3.28 miles |
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Cheveley CofE Primary School
Park Road, Cheveley, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9DF |
3.34 miles |
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Fairstead House
|
3.59 miles |
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St Louis Catholic Academy
Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7AA |
3.64 miles |
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Paddocks Primary School
Rochfort Avenue, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0DL |
3.71 miles |
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Laureate Community Academy
Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0AN |
4.14 miles |
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Exning Primary School
Oxford Street, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7EW |
4.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Newmarket Academy
Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0EB |
3.67 miles |