Saxmundham Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brook Farm Road Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1XQ |
| Phone | 01728602205 |
| Reference Number | 146494 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 274 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.36%
Girls: 49.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 28 | 14 | 42 |
| 3 | 13 | 23 | 36 |
| 4 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 5 | 18 | 27 | 45 |
| 6 | 24 | 17 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-23 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-10-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-11-16 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2018-02-20 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-07-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-03-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-05-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2018-02-20 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-07-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-03-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-05-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
|
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Carlton Road, Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2NP |
0.59 miles |
|
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1HE |
1.34 miles |
|
Snape Primary School
Church Road, Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1QG |
3.26 miles |
|
Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy
High Street, Yoxford, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3EU |
3.42 miles |
|
Coldfair Green Community Primary School
Judith Avenue, Knodishall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1UY |
3.86 miles |
|
Middleton Community Primary School
Rectory Road, Middleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3NW |
4 miles |
|
Leiston Primary School
King George's Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4JQ |
4.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Summerhill School
Westward Ho, Leiston, Suffolk, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4HY |
3.76 miles |
|
Compass Community School Aylward Park
Crown Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4AX |
4.1 miles |
|
Alde Valley Academy
Seaward Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BG |
4.4 miles |