Bacton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Taylors Green Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LL |
| Phone | 01449781367 |
| Reference Number | 143359 |
Bacton Primary School has shown notable improvement since its previous inspection, upgrading from Requires Improvement to Good overall. The school provides a supportive and caring environment where pupils feel safe and are enthusiastic about learning. Leaders have established high expectations for behaviour and collaboration, reflected in the positive attitudes displayed by the students. The ambitious and inclusive curriculum, with a strong focus on reading from an early age, enables pupils to achieve well. Extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities further enhance personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 113 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.33%
Girls: 48.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 19.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| 4 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| 6 | 13 | 5 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.3% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Bacton Community Primary School | |
| 18 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 22 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations of behaviour.
- Students display positive behaviours such as kindness and respect.
- Curriculum is ambitious, broad, and inclusive.
- Strong emphasis on early reading instruction.
- Pupils access a wide range of enriching experiences.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Staff appreciate the focus on well-being and professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils are not always challenged sufficiently to deepen their knowledge, particularly in mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | ||
| 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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | -0.3 | ||
| Writing | 3 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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3.01 miles |
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Mendlesham Primary School
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3.23 miles |
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Crawford's Church of England Primary School
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3.41 miles |
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Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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4.1 miles |
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Elmswell Community Primary School
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4.28 miles |
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Freeman Community Primary School
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4.54 miles |
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Wetheringsett Church of England Primary School
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4.56 miles |
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Grace Cook Primary School
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4.65 miles |
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Wood Ley Community Primary School
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4.98 miles |
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Stowupland High School
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4.56 miles |
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Wetheringsett Manor School
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