Hadleigh Community Primary School
Hadleigh, IP7 5HQ · Suffolk · primary school
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97th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 3,597 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hadleigh Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 525 pupils against a stated capacity of 546. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific areas did the January 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 525?
What Ofsted said about Hadleigh Community Primary School
Overview
Hadleigh Community Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils thrive in a "safe and respectful environment." The report highlights "strong" attendance and behaviour, with leaders creating a "calm and orderly" setting that supports effective learning. While most aspects of the school meet the "expected standard," the overall picture is one of a nurturing community where pupils are well-prepared for their future.
Strengths
- Leaders’ work to achieve high attendance is a "real strength," with close monitoring ensuring regular attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Pupils behave well in a "calm and orderly environment" where staff apply behaviour policies consistently and build "positive and caring" relationships.
- The curriculum is "broad, ambitious and generally well sequenced," helping pupils build knowledge securely, with a strong focus on core literacy and numeracy.
- Inclusion is central to school life, with staff providing "tailored support" that helps pupils with additional needs access learning confidently and successfully.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils learning about "fairness and equality" and developing resilience through enrichment activities and leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that staff receive the training they need to continue to teach the curriculum consistently well.
- Governors should further develop a consistent and robust approach to check the impact of leaders' work to improve the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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