Nacton Church of England Primary School
Ipswich, IP10 0EU · Suffolk · primary school
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171st 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 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
Nacton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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 March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Drama Workshop, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How is the Drama Workshop integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Nacton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Nacton Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils are safe, happy, and eager to learn, with high expectations driving strong academic progress. Leaders have successfully overhauled the curriculum and behaviour systems, creating a calm and purposeful environment.
Strengths
- Pupils are "safe and happy," with bullying being rare and behaviour described as respectful and attentive.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and carefully sequenced," featuring 'knowledge gems' that help pupils retain important facts.
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is taught consistently well, and most pupils read fluently by the end of Year 2.
- Staff receive valued support and training, and the revised behaviour system creates a "calm and purposeful working environment."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with teachers carefully adapting activities to ensure access.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, pupils do not have sufficient opportunity to revisit fundamental concepts, meaning they do not always understand how facts build towards broader themes. The school should ensure pupils revisit important concepts to understand complex ideas.
Safeguarding
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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