Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RJ · Suffolk · primary school
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102nd 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 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the similar-intake cohort? How are the wraparound clubs structured to support daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils thrive in a "warm and caring environment" that provides a "safe space" for them to flourish. The report highlights a "deep culture of mutual respect" and notes that pupils behave extremely well, with adults setting high standards for learning from the early years upwards. Overall, the school delivers a high-quality education with outstanding behaviour and personal development, supported by effective leadership and safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-curated" and "precisely designed," particularly in Reception, equipping children with strong foundations for future learning.
- Pupils demonstrate "outstanding" behaviour and attitudes, showing "great enthusiasm" for a wide range of personal development activities, including musical and charitable pursuits.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and explain concepts clearly, ensuring pupils understand well and develop "positive attitudes to their learning."
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children receiving a "high-quality education" and being "very well equipped for Year 1."
- The school’s personal development programme is "highly considered," helping pupils develop character, independence, and self-confidence through initiatives like the ‘chill and chat’ club.
Areas to improve
- Support for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) lacks precision, as individual targets are sometimes "too broad," meaning adaptations to activities are not as effective as they could be.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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