Clements Primary Academy
Haverhill, CB9 8NJ · Suffolk · primary school
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172nd 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 — 4.7/10 against 2,046 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clements Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, Football Club, Combat archery, and Choir. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 268 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 areas did the March 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the after-school club structure its daily activities?
What Ofsted said about Clements Primary Academy
Overview
Clements Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils are "proud to attend" and feel "well supported" by "lovely adults." The report highlights a "broad and balanced" curriculum that is "ambitious for all pupils," with particular strength in supporting those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While most pupils achieve well from their starting points, the inspection identifies specific areas regarding teaching precision and attendance that require further development.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a "strong standard" of inclusion, using effective adaptations like "‘now and next’ boards" and "sensory tools" to help pupils access learning.
- The school’s special educational needs units are a "strength," where "skilful staff" enable pupils to "progress well from their starting points."
- Behaviour is "typically constructive" with "rare" bullying incidents, fostering a "respectful and safe school culture."
- Pupils develop essential personal qualities such as "independence and resilience," preparing them well for secondary school.
- Staff build "positive relationships" with children, ensuring pupils feel safe and confident to share worries.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers "adapt tasks and activities more precisely" so learning is consistently matched to pupils’ needs and all remain engaged.
- Leaders should ensure staff make attendance "everybody’s responsibility" to improve whole-school pupil attendance, which is currently above the national average for absence.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 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
—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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