Earl Soham Community Primary School
Woodbridge, IP13 7SA · Suffolk · primary school
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100th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Earl Soham Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, DT Club, and play football. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 78 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Earl Soham Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as loving to learn and being "very happy" at this school, where they maintain positive relationships with staff and peers. The inspection highlights a "clear and progressive curriculum" that is taught effectively, resulting in pupils who "typically achieve well" and demonstrate high levels of engagement.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "excellent," with high, clear, and consistent expectations that pupils meet through simple rules of being "ready, respectful, safe."
- Reading is "encouraged and celebrated," with a planned early curriculum ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Children in Reception "get off to a positive start," settling quickly into consistent routines and building strong foundational knowledge.
- Pupils have a "genuine voice" through pupil-led assemblies and leadership roles, fostering confidence and an understanding of local and world issues.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with individual plans ensuring they "successfully access the full curriculum."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects with new schemes of learning, the school must consider "prior knowledge pupils have missed" to address gaps and ensure success.
- The school and governors must refine systems to reduce persistent absence, as some pupils "miss too much school" and important learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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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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