Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Aylmer Close Risby Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6RT |
| Phone | 01284810367 |
| Reference Number | 124712 |
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in this first inspection since 2009. The school has maintained high standards in many areas, evidenced by its previous outstanding grade. Pupils express pride in their school environment, engage positively with the curriculum, and benefit from a supportive atmosphere that fosters their happiness and safety. However, there are areas where improvements are needed, particularly in teacher confidence regarding new curriculum content and in the effective tracking of SEND provision.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 202 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.99%
Girls: 49.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong pupil engagement and enthusiasm for learning
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective reading instruction from early years through to Year 6
- Consistent high expectations for pupil behavior
- Well-developed systems for wider pupil development and community involvement
- Effective safeguarding arrangements across the school
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack confidence in teaching new curriculum content
- Needs improvement in tracking the effectiveness of SEND provision
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 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 | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sexton's Manor Primary School
Greene Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3HG |
2.43 miles |
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Howard Community Academy
Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6SA |
2.46 miles |
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Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5AU |
2.73 miles |
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Tollgate Primary School
Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6DG |
3.04 miles |
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St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy
Grove Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BJ |
3.12 miles |
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Ickworth Park Primary School
Meadow Drive, Horringer, Meadow Drive, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5SB |
3.4 miles |
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Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Brooklands Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3JX |
3.42 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QG |
3.79 miles |
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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
Bridewell Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1RE |
3.86 miles |
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Hardwick Primary School
Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2PW |
4.38 miles |
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South Lee School
Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT |
4.65 miles |
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Sebert Wood Community Primary School
Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EG |
4.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Benedict's Catholic School
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RH |
2.94 miles |
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Bury St Edmunds County High School
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RF |
2.97 miles |
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Abbeygate Sixth Form College
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU |
3.03 miles |
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West Suffolk College
Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3RL |
3.04 miles |
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King Edward VI CEVC School
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH |
3.16 miles |
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Culford School
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3.29 miles |
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Learning Support, Western Area Education Office
New Shire Hall, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2AR |
4.1 miles |
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Priory School
Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BH |
4.17 miles |
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Riverwalk School
Mayfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2PD |
4.6 miles |