All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall
Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4QA · Suffolk · primary school
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2nd 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 — 9.2/10 against 4,194 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. 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 (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this nurturing and caring school” where they achieve very well through a “highly personalised approach” to learning. The report describes a community where pupils are “extremely polite and confident,” supported by a “broad and highly ambitious” curriculum that ensures strong progress across all areas of education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “precisely organised,” with staff who are “very knowledgeable” and carefully check understanding to help pupils “recall and use their knowledge.”
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is delivered “expertly” and pupils “achieve highly in reading” by the end of Year 6, supported by engaging activities like reading cafés.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “personalised support” and “adapted work,” enabling them to “make strong progress.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils showing “mutually respectful relationships” and contributing “sensible and carefully considered ideas” to discussions.
- Personal development is prioritised through a “well thought through” PSHE curriculum and opportunities to explore “life’s big questions,” fostering confidence and tolerance.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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