Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sudbury, CO10 0US · Suffolk · primary school
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22nd of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.3/10 against 4,259 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school, confirmed during an ungraded inspection in April 2023. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are proud, kind, and feel safe, supported by strong relationships with parents and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as kind, with bullying being rare and a strong sense of safety and trust in adults.
- The curriculum is "broad and interesting," carefully planned to build securely on prior knowledge and enriched by trips and faith-based values.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well alongside their peers" through careful adaptations and high ambition.
- Early years reading support is effective, with a revised phonics scheme improving accuracy and fluency for younger children.
- Leaders and governors maintain strong, effective relationships with parents, which makes a "positive difference to pupils’ achievement."
Areas to improve
- Starter activities and informal checks on learning are not always precise enough, causing wasted time and hindering some pupils' progress.
- Reading interventions for older pupils are not always sharply focused on addressing gaps in phonics knowledge, slowing their improvement in reading and writing.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with detailed records, well-trained staff, and robust recruitment practices ensuring pupils are kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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