Freeman Community Primary School
Stowmarket, IP14 4BQ · Suffolk · primary school
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216th 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 4,279 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Freeman Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Freeman Girls Can club, participate in multisport, football, rounders, gymnastics, and parkour, or take part in dance. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are included in the Freeman Girls Can club?
What Ofsted said about Freeman Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Freeman Community Primary School “genuinely enjoy attending” because they feel safe, cared for, and respected. The school provides a “broad and balanced education” with high expectations, resulting in good behaviour and positive personal development. While leadership changes are recent, the school is making rapid progress in key areas.
Strengths
- Pupils are “well-mannered” and “considerate of one another’s feelings,” helping each other unprompted.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced,” enabling pupils to build understanding over time and achieve well.
- Early reading and phonics provision is “effective,” with older pupils reading well and correcting mistakes accurately.
- Attendance is actively promoted, and the school works well with parents to support pupils who do not attend regularly.
- Pupils speak confidently about important topics such as racism and disability, celebrating difference.
Areas to improve
- Assessment of pupils’ work is “less effective across the school,” with errors and misconceptions not always picked up, leading to repeated mistakes.
- The needs of some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “not yet met closely enough,” negatively affecting their behaviour and progress.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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