Elmsett Church of England Primary School
Ipswich, IP7 6PA · Suffolk · primary school
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148th 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 — 3.9/10 against 2,600 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elmsett Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. A higher 15.0% achieved the higher standard, 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 (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 41 pupils against a stated capacity of 91. 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 core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Elmsett Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils keenly attend this warm, friendly school, where they feel safe, respected, and well-cared for. The report describes a school with a strong ‘family feel’ at the heart of the community, underpinned by clear Christian values. Leaders have worked effectively to redevelop the curriculum, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for secondary school through carefully sequenced knowledge and effective early reading instruction.
Strengths
- Pupils show positive attitudes to learning, engage well in lessons, and look out for one another.
- The curriculum is carefully designed around mixed-age classes, with teachers skilled at spotting and correcting misconceptions.
- Early reading is taught very effectively from Reception, helping pupils quickly become fluent readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive carefully tailored support that ensures they are included and achieve well.
- Staff benefit from effective trust support, coaching, and manageable workloads, fostering a collaborative culture.
Areas to improve
- The quality and depth of pupils’ writing varies across subjects; leaders must ensure pupils have sufficient opportunities to practise and develop high-quality writing.
- Pupils’ knowledge of faiths and cultures other than Christianity is less secure; leaders should enhance these experiences to better prepare pupils for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
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 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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