Felix Primary School
Felixstowe, IP11 9ED · Suffolk · primary school
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226th 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 — 1.1/10 against 1,775 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.14 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Felix Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0%, 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 (1.1 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Library and Gardening Club, or participate in KS2 Sports. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 363. 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 plan to raise attainment in maths to closer national levels? What specific actions have been taken since the 2023 inspection to address the 'Requires improvement' rating? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils' daily routine?
What Ofsted said about Felix Primary School
Overview
Pupils at SET Felix are described as ‘keen to learn’ and feel ‘happy and safe’, with behaviour and personal development rated as Good. However, the overall effectiveness and quality of education require improvement, primarily because recent curriculum changes have outpaced pupils’ prior knowledge in some subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils know they need to be ‘ready, safe and respectful’ and respond well to ‘teachers’ high expectations’.
- The early years provision is Good, with children settling quickly and developing strong language skills.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘strong’, with clear support systems in place.
- Staff feel ‘valued’ and receive appropriate training, while safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’.
- Younger pupils read well, supported by an ‘effective programme for the teaching of phonics and spelling’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is ‘consistently delivered as planned’ so pupils acquire the necessary foundational knowledge to understand new, ambitious content.
- Staff should use assessment information ‘with precision’ to identify and address gaps in prior learning before introducing new concepts.
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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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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