Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sudbury, CO10 0RR · Suffolk · primary school
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130th 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 3,700 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 41% | 1.31 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 26% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a LEGO® Therapy club, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and keen to learn within a “welcoming” school guided by a strong Christian ethos. Leaders have established a “high-quality curriculum” that supports academic achievement and personal development, with staff working collaboratively to meet high expectations. The inspection confirms that the school provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and empowered to contribute to school life.
Strengths
- Pupils display good behaviour, are polite, and build positive relationships, with bullying being rare and dealt with swiftly.
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced and rich” across most subjects, with leaders ensuring teachers have the support needed to teach effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support, allowing them to “achieve well” through small-step learning adaptations.
- Reading instruction is consistent and effective, with most pupils in key stage 1 reading fluently and enjoying a wide range of books.
- Governors “support and challenge leaders well,” using training to monitor the quality of education and ensure continuous improvement.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, such as science and geography, learning programmes are not yet fully established, preventing pupils from developing deep, expert-level understanding.
- Leaders should ensure teachers understand how to deliver both substantive and disciplinary knowledge to secure pupils’ understanding across all subjects.
- There is further work required to promote pupils’ interests by offering a wider range of clubs.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with leaders ensuring staff are well trained to identify concerns and act promptly to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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