Bildeston Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Newberry Road Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7ES |
| Phone | 01449740269 |
| Reference Number | 124531 |
Bildeston Primary School has demonstrated a good overall effectiveness during its first inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. Pupils show enthusiasm for learning and feel cared for, contributing positively to the school's environment. High expectations from teachers support pupils’ academic achievements, ensuring they are well prepared for their next stages of education, particularly evident in their reading program and early years curriculum. Parents express appreciation for the school's caring approach, and pupils engage actively in both academic and extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 119 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.74%
Girls: 51.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 2 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 3 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 6 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit a strong love for school and feel personally cared for.
- The quality of education and behaviour in classrooms is rated highly.
- Leaders prioritize reading, ensuring a structured phonics program is in place.
- The curriculum is broad, challenging, and engages students across various subjects.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support and achieve well.
- A strong personal development program helps pupils understand social and cultural diversity.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the knowledge sequencing limits pupils' ability to build on prior learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 3.4 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | 0.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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