Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Lowestoft, NR32 5HW · Suffolk · primary school
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159th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.4/10 against 3,598 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 110 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is described as a "calm and welcoming" environment where pupils feel "safe, supported and valued." The report states that leaders have established a "broad and ambitious curriculum" and that the school is "inclusive," with staff who know pupils "exceptionally well." Overall, the school meets the expected standard across all inspected areas, with pupils achieving well and benefiting from strong pastoral care.
Strengths
- Pupils develop "secure knowledge and understanding" in core subjects, with effective support ensuring those with additional needs "keep pace with their peers."
- Staff use "subject-specific vocabulary precisely" and routinely revisit prior learning, helping pupils remember and apply knowledge with confidence.
- The school fosters a "collective commitment to doing the right thing for pupils," resulting in positive relationships and a culture where bullying is "very rare."
- Leaders identify pupils' needs "swiftly" and provide "closely matched" support, including effective use of pupil premium funding to reduce barriers to learning.
- Early years provision is praised for its "well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum" and staff who are "dedicated and well trained as reading experts."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen the consistency of routines so that pupils "listen attentively, settle quickly and sustain focus across all parts of the day."
- Assessment practices need strengthening to ensure pupils' misconceptions are "consistently picked up and acted on."
- Leaders should continue to embed work on foundational skills, such as writing, so that pupils "consistently achieve well."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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
—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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