Copdock Primary School
Ipswich, IP8 3HY · Suffolk · primary school
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117th 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 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Copdock Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Multi-School Council, Head Pupils, School Council, Bentley School Council, Copdock School Council, and Sports Crew. Trips include Forest Schools, Allotment, and Orienteering. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 83 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the Forest Schools trips? How does the Multi-School Council operate between the different sites?
What Ofsted said about Copdock Primary School
Overview
Copdock Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an environment where pupils are ‘confident, successful learners and well equipped for future life’. The report highlights an ethos of ‘exceptionally high expectations’ and a curriculum that is ‘creative and highly ambitious’, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve exceptionally well.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour, treating each other with respect and showing enthusiasm for learning.
- Leaders have embedded a curriculum with a distinct emphasis on ‘subject-specific vocabulary’, enabling pupils to tackle complex ideas with confidence.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are ‘highly expert in delivering phonics’, ensuring children learn to read ‘confidently and fluently at an early age’.
- The school provides a ‘rich, diverse range of experiences’, including leadership roles and community events, to develop pupils’ talents.
- Staff feel supported by leaders who ensure their workload is manageable, fostering a positive working environment.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being ‘highly trained’ and contributing to a ‘solid culture of vigilance’ that ensures pupils feel safe and know how to raise concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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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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