Dennington Church of England Primary School
Woodbridge, IP13 8AE · Suffolk · primary school
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195th 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 — 0.6/10 against 2,851 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Dennington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access tennis, watersports and swimming, alongside trips to Bressingham Steam Museum, a Roman site, Gressenhall Workhouse, Foxburrow Farm and Cambridge Central Mosque. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 66 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Dennington Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “safe, happy and well cared for” with “consistently good” behaviour and high levels of respect. The school provides an “ambitious” curriculum that supports most pupils, including those with special educational needs, though early years provision requires improvement. Leaders work closely to improve the school, fostering an “inclusive and friendly” atmosphere where pupils enjoy a rich range of opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy “excellent relationships with adults and their peers” and report that bullying is effectively prevented.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and builds on prior learning, with particular success in mathematics where staff are “skilled at helping pupils to understand difficult concepts”.
- Reading is a priority, ensuring pupils read “high-quality books” and are “very well prepared for secondary school”.
- Pupils benefit from “a rich set of opportunities for their wider development,” including trips that build confidence and cultural capital.
- Staff are “happy and feel supported by leaders,” who maintain “very high standards” for conduct.
Areas to improve
- Adults in Reception must receive appropriate training to better enhance children’s “curiosity and language and communication skills.”
- Leaders need to routinely monitor curriculum delivery impact to ensure all staff, including teaching assistants, have the expertise to support pupils across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff appropriately trained to identify risks and leaders ensuring pupils are safe through robust recording and liaison with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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