Aldeburgh Primary School
Aldeburgh, IP15 5EU · Suffolk · primary school
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82nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 2,257 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aldeburgh Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Pipers Vale, Africa Alive, Sizewell B Visitor Centre, Sizewell Beach, Trinity Park, the Fitzwilliam Museum, and attend the Leiston Book Festival and Alde Valley Panto. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 78 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Aldeburgh Primary School
Overview
Aldeburgh Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as “happy and engaged,” benefiting from a “carefully curated curriculum” that builds knowledge step by step. The school offers “big opportunities” through exciting experiences, such as sailing and museum visits, which help pupils grow in confidence.
Strengths
- The curriculum provides staff with clarity, helping pupils “build knowledge step by step” and “remember more over time.”
- Pupils demonstrate “cheerful and friendly behaviour,” supported by clear rules, routines, and rewards that celebrate effort and teamwork.
- Staff provide “patient, helpful guidance” for pupils who find reading hard, using quick checks to spot and address needs without delay.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is being strengthened, enabling them to “access learning alongside their peers.”
- Strong pastoral support gives pupils a “safe space to share their feelings” and learn from their experiences.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should ensure pupils have “sufficient opportunities to apply their knowledge” independently, particularly when consolidating new concepts, to help identify misconceptions.
- Leaders’ improvement planning should define clear outcomes and timeframes, as current aims are “too broad” and lack clarity on how success will be measured.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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