Fressingfield Church of England Primary School
Eye, IP21 5RU · Suffolk · primary school
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205th 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 — 0.2/10 against 4,248 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Fressingfield Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lunchtime Art Club, School Council, Eco-Committee, Junior Road Safety Officers, and The Red Hats. Sports include tennis and hockey, while the arts offer an orchestra. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 in writing? How does the after-school club integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Fressingfield Church of England Primary School
Overview
Fressingfield Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are “proud of their school” and “enthusiastic about learning.” Leaders have constructed an “ambitious curriculum” that ensures most pupils build knowledge well over time, supported by teachers with “secure subject knowledge.” The school fosters a caring ethos where pupils feel valued, safe, and well-prepared for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are “highly respectful,” and show “tolerance and compassion towards others.”
- Reading is a high priority with a “well planned and delivered reading curriculum” ensuring consistent teaching and accurate book matching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “accurately identified” and supported to access the full curriculum alongside peers.
- The early years provide a “rich, well-considered curriculum” that prepares children well for Year 1.
- Governors and trustees carry out statutory duties appropriately, with “robust monitoring” ensuring leaders are held to account.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not routinely double-check pupils’ understanding of prior learning, leading to mistakes in written work; the report states that “continual revisiting of new concepts” is needed.
- For a small minority of pupils, the teaching of reading is “not always precise enough,” though plans are in place to address this.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff understanding their responsibilities and leaders taking “prompt action in response to any concerns raised.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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