Cedarwood Primary School
Ipswich, IP5 2ES · Suffolk · primary school
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137th 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 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cedarwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Digital Leaders, Writing Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Junior Road Safety Officers Club, Forest Fridays, Choir, MADS Juniors, Netball Club, Boys’ Football Club, Girls' Football Club, Multi-sports Club, Football Club, and Jigsaw Dance Creationz. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to bridge the gap between the current results and national medians? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Cedarwood Primary School
Overview
Cedarwood Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and achieve well through practical, well-planned lessons. The environment is calm and focused, with strong behaviour and a curriculum that builds long-term memory of core knowledge.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-planned" with skills "clearly sequenced," ensuring pupils have "excellent recall of the core knowledge and skills."
- Reading is "celebrated," supported by a "core ‘reading spine’" and targeted help for those struggling, while the library offers a "wide range of attractive books."
- Pupils are "very polite and welcoming," with "very little bullying" and effective support for those who speak English as an additional language.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" with specific plans that are "used well in the classrooms."
- Staff use a "consistent, positive approach" to behaviour, and governors support the school improvement process "effectively."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure younger pupils develop "good enough posture for writing" and "fine motor control" to address poor pencil grip.
- Teachers need better knowledge of how to plan "precise steps" for the "most complex aspects" of the ambitious curriculum to aid understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with thorough record-keeping, well-trained staff, and pupils who feel safe and know how to keep themselves protected online and out and about.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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