Martlesham Primary Academy
Woodbridge, IP12 4SS · Suffolk · primary school
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84th 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 — 5.9/10 against 2,690 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| 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.
Martlesham Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening Club, Forest Schools, Eco Schools, Netball club, Football training, Football club, Dance Club, Daily Mile, and Swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 125 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How are the Forest Schools sessions integrated into the regular timetable?
What Ofsted said about Martlesham Primary Academy
Overview
Martlesham Primary Academy continues to be a good school where pupils "flourish" and are "proud to attend." The inspection confirms that staff provide strong support, helping pupils become "confident and resilient," while delivering an "ambitious, engaging curriculum" that prepares them well for future education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed," with subject leaders breaking content into chunks to ensure pupils gain "key knowledge and vocabulary securely."
- Early reading and mathematics programmes are "increasingly established and are effective," with staff receiving "high-quality training" to deliver these subjects well.
- Pupils "behave very well," are "friendly and considerate," and attendance is "very high" due to close work with families.
- Children in Reception build a "solid foundation for their future learning," developing independence and spoken language skills.
- The school actively promotes staff well-being, for example by making changes to assessment to "improve teachers’ workload."
Areas to improve
- Some staff lack the subject knowledge needed to deliver foundation subjects consistently well, meaning pupils "do not always gain the knowledge that they should."
- The school should provide training to ensure staff are "as confident in teaching other subjects as they are in English and mathematics."
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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