Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address School Road
Rattlesden
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP30 0SE
Phone 01449736335
Reference Number 142554

Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in October 2018. Pupils enjoy a supportive environment where they are encouraged to thrive academically and socially. The school prioritizes reading and mathematics, with strong performance in these areas, and prides itself on a nurturing atmosphere that fosters student well-being and engagement. Older students take on leadership roles, enhancing their confidence and promoting a sense of community.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 137
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.82%
Girls: 48.18%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 16.8%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.5%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.4
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 30
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 26.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 10 7 17
2 13 8 21
3 8 12 20
4 6 16 22
5 13 8 21
6 9 7 16

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 90.5%
White, Other 2.9%
White & Asian 2.2%
Mixed, Other 2.2%
African 1.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 15 May 2024
Date Report
15 May 2024 School inspection
17 Oct 2018 Full inspection:
17 Jan 2016 Academy conversion letter
03 Dec 2014 Full inspection:
Previously as Rattlesden Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
03 Dec 2014 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
23 Feb 2012 Curriculum and development visit
23 Feb 2012 Curriculum and development visit
24 Mar 2010 Full inspection:
24 Mar 2010 Full inspection:
08 Jan 2007 Full inspection:
08 Jan 2007 Full inspection:
14 Jan 2003 Full inspection
14 Jan 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils show high achievement in early reading and mathematics.
  • Strong, nurturing environment with high expectations for behavior.
  • Varied extra-curricular activities, particularly in sports.
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Strong subject knowledge among staff and clear curriculum delivery.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent expectations for writing standards across the curriculum.
  • Some errors in writing and spelling go unchecked.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 75%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

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 107
Maths 105

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -1
Writing 4.5
Maths 1.6

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 9 1
Third Preference 4 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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