Bucklesham Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Road Bucklesham Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0AX |
| Phone | 01473659389 |
| Reference Number | 124572 |
Bucklesham Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection categories. The school is characterized by a caring environment where pupils feel happy and safe, supported by a staff dedicated to their welfare. The new, ambitious curriculum has been effective in enhancing pupils' literacy and maths skills, particularly in early reading and phonics. Staff engage with the community and parents, which contributes to a positive school culture and fosters pupils' personal development through various extracurricular opportunities and responsibilities. However, there remains a need to refine assessment practices in certain subjects to ensure all pupils, especially those with SEND, receive the support they need.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 92 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.57%
Girls: 55.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 3 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 22 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 07 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and attitudes.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics leading to early literacy success.
- Effective leadership and dedicated staff support for pupils.
- Rich variety of extracurricular activities and opportunities.
- Positive community and parental engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not systematically check for misconceptions in learning.
- Support for some pupils with SEND is not evaluated with precision.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 110 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -2.5 | ||
| Writing | -3 | ||
| Maths | -5.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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