Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ipswich, IP8 4AH · Suffolk · primary school
Check the area around this school
165th 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 the 3,673 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils are described as happy and safe, enjoying their learning and working hard to meet the high expectations set by staff. The report highlights a well-established phonics approach and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, though it notes inconsistencies in curriculum planning across some subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are motivated by clear behavioural expectations, such as demonstrating ‘Ace Particles’ like creativity and perseverance, and bullying is not a frequent occurrence.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, introducing a new phonics approach that is now well established, with staff providing effective support for early readers.
- Children settle quickly into school life, learning letter sounds from the outset and being well prepared for Year 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn the same curriculum as their peers, supported by clear guidance and necessary adaptations.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders, who help manage workload, while governors effectively hold leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum plans focus on activities rather than precise knowledge, meaning some pupils remember what they did rather than what they learned; leaders must ensure precise identification of key knowledge across all subjects.
- There are variations in the quality of curriculum implementation, as some new curriculum leaders have not yet fully supported staff; senior leaders must provide necessary training and support.
- Some parents feel their concerns are not adequately addressed or that they lack information on their child’s progress; leaders must improve their approaches to responding to concerns and communicating improvements.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff understanding how to spot signs of risk, raising concerns quickly, and ensuring pupils learn how to keep safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of IP8 4AH, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT