Earl Soham Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Earl Soham The Street Earl Soham Primary School Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7SA |
| Phone | 01728685359 |
| Reference Number | 124578 |
Earl Soham Community Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. Pupils are happy and engaged, demonstrating excellent behavior and positive relationships. They benefit from a broad curriculum that is being effectively implemented, leading to good academic outcomes, especially in reading. The school fosters a strong sense of community and equips pupils with the skills to contribute positively to society. However, there are some areas of the curriculum that require further development to address gaps in prior knowledge, and attendance remains a concern for a number of pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 77 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 41.56%
Girls: 58.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 3 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 5 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 6 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 25 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils love to learn and have positive relationships with each other and teachers.
- Behavior is excellent, with high expectations clearly communicated.
- The curriculum is clear, progressive, and well-taught, especially in core subjects.
- Reading is actively encouraged and celebrated, with effective support for struggling pupils.
- Reception children have a positive start and are well prepared for future learning.
- Pupils are motivated to learn with no disruption in lessons.
- The school supports pupils with SEND effectively, ensuring they access the full curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects in the wider curriculum are less developed and have gaps in knowledge.
- A number of pupils are still persistently absent, missing important learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| 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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 0.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.3 | ||
| Maths | -4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bedfield Church of England Primary School
Bedfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7EA |
1.8 miles |
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Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
College Road, Framlingham, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9EP |
3.08 miles |
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Worlingworth Church of England primary school
Worlingworth, Shop Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7HX |
3.14 miles |
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Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
School Corner, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6PL |
3.67 miles |
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Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
School Road, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EX |
3.72 miles |
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Dennington Church of England Primary School
Laxfield Road, Dennington, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8AE |
3.83 miles |
|
Charsfield Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Charsfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7QB |
4.51 miles |
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Easton Primary School
Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0ED |
4.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form
Saxtead Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9HE |
2.62 miles |
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Framlingham College
College Road, Woodbridge, IP13 9EY |
3.1 miles |
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Debenham High School
Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6BL |
4.07 miles |