Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School
Ipswich, IP8 3NH · Suffolk · primary school
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156th 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 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England 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 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Wild Woods club, attend trips and visits, and use the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 67 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. 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 move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Wild Woods club?
What Ofsted said about Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy, polite, and well behaved, enjoying a curriculum that broadens their horizons and emphasises diversity. The school is well led, with staff feeling part of a close team and benefiting from professional development opportunities within the multi-academy trust.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed to meet the interests and needs of pupils," with a high emphasis on understanding diversity and history.
- Reading is "at the heart of what the school does," supported by high-quality books and precise phonics teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs "identified quickly and accurately" and make strong progress.
- Teachers use clear explanations and quizzes to help pupils retain key knowledge and develop a wide vocabulary.
- Children in the early years get off to a "good start," with teachers aware of individual next steps.
Areas to improve
- The school must further improve the quality of writing teaching, as pupils have not yet developed strong letter formation or comprehensive understanding of punctuation and grammar, which hinders fluent writing.
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 | 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.
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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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