Bucklesham Primary School
Ipswich, IP10 0AX · Suffolk · primary school
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36th 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 2,793 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bucklesham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Tuesday Fun Club, Dance Club, Gardening Club, and football, with breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 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 need extra help in maths? What does a typical Tuesday look like for a child attending the Fun Club?
What Ofsted said about Bucklesham Primary School
Overview
Bucklesham Primary School is described as a "small, caring school" where pupils are "happy and safe" and attend regularly. The report states that the "quality of education" is "Good," with leaders having constructed a "new, more ambitious curriculum" that has improved outcomes, particularly in mathematics. Staff maintain "high expectations," resulting in "calm and respectful" behaviour, while pupils benefit from a wide range of enriching trips and extracurricular activities.
Strengths
- Pupils "learn to read well," with teachers adopting a "highly consistent approach to phonics" and providing precise support for those who fall behind.
- The "early years curriculum provides a firm foundation for future learning," helping children quickly gain language and subject-specific knowledge.
- Leaders "incisively evaluate how well the school is performing," and governors "firmly hold leaders to account for their actions."
- Pupils develop strong personal skills, described as "open minded, kind and considerate," with peer mentors helping to resolve disputes.
- Staff are "happy" and value the training they receive, which helps them implement the curriculum effectively.
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum areas, teachers do not systematically check for "errors, misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ learning," causing pupils to repeat mistakes.
- Leaders do not always evaluate the impact of support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with "precision," limiting their access to the curriculum.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
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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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