Nayland Primary School
Nr Colchester, CO6 4HZ · Suffolk · primary school
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12th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.6/10 against 3,159 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nayland Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 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 curriculum support pupils who reach the expected standard but not the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Nayland Primary School
Overview
Nayland Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. It is described as a "nurturing and exciting place to learn" where pupils "flourish in this warm and caring community." The school continues to provide high-quality education with strong pupil engagement and well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils are "safe," behave "impeccably well," and are "polite and respectful," showing care for one another.
- The curriculum is "ambitious," engaging pupils and helping them achieve well across subjects through meaningful links and subject-specific vocabulary.
- The early reading curriculum is "well established," with teachers effectively delivering phonics and swiftly supporting pupils who fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and benefit from "high-quality teaching" matched to their needs.
- Personal development is a priority, with pupils gaining rich skills through extra-curricular clubs, trips, and roles of responsibility like the eco-council.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects with recent changes, teachers do not consistently check if pupils remember important concepts, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- The school should provide teachers with the skills and knowledge to implement the new curriculum so that pupils achieve highly in all subjects.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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