Somersham Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Lane Lower Somersham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4PN |
| Phone | 01473831251 |
| Reference Number | 124609 |
Somersham Primary School has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good. Overall, the school provides a positive environment where pupils enjoy learning and demonstrate good behavior. The strong leadership, particularly under the executive headteacher, has contributed to this improvement, fostering a culture of support and well-being for both pupils and staff. Parents appreciate the nurturing environment, and most report satisfaction with behavior and safety at the school, despite a small number expressing concerns about bullying which is acknowledged to be rare and managed adequately when it occurs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 81 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.62%
Girls: 49.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 6 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.9% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 15 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their learning and demonstrate enthusiasm for their lessons.
- Strong leadership and governance have positively impacted school improvement.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum includes a variety of exciting activities and experiences for pupils.
- Improvements in reading and effective phonics teaching have enhanced pupil achievement.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the writing curriculum's implementation across the school.
- Teachers need to raise expectations regarding the presentation of pupils' work.
- Curriculum plans sometimes fail to deepen pupils' historical knowledge.
- Pupils' understanding of cultural diversity requires further development.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | ||
| 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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | -3.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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