Coupals Primary Academy
Haverhill, CB9 0LB · Suffolk · primary school
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37th 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 — 8.0/10 against 3,615 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coupals Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 290 pupils against a stated capacity of 216. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support structures are in place to maintain the high attainment levels seen in recent results? How does the curriculum adapt to ensure all pupils remain engaged despite the high pupil-to-place ratio?
What Ofsted said about Coupals Primary Academy
Overview
Coupals Primary Academy continues to be a good school, with pupils described as polite and welcoming. The report highlights a "carefully thought-out curriculum" that helps pupils remember and apply their learning, alongside effective leadership that has quickly settled into new roles.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a curriculum taught in a "logical order" with regular opportunities to revisit previous learning, aiding retention and application.
- Early reading is prioritised, with children in the early years taught letter sounds from the outset and given daily practice to build confidence.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to access the same curriculum as others, with staff adapting learning to meet different needs.
- Personal development is well promoted, with pupils understanding democratic values, human rights, and how to stay safe online.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff who are "vigilant and well trained" reporting concerns quickly.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum leadership team is still developing; new subject leaders require further training to ensure monitoring processes are "precise in identifying the detail of what is working well".
- The revised behaviour policy is in early stages of implementation, meaning a few pupils do not yet meet the high standards promoted; leaders must ensure staff expectations are clear and interventions are effective.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are vigilant, well trained, and ensure all required checks are made on new staff.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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