New Cangle Community Primary School
Haverhill, CB9 0DU · Suffolk · primary school
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177th 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 3,977 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
New Cangle Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with 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 July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance Club, One Voice, and various sports including Girls' Football, Hockey, and Tennis. Trips include visits to East Town Park, Burwell House, and PGL Bawdsey Manor. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 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
With the school at full capacity, how does the admissions process work for new starters? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about New Cangle Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at New Cangle Community Primary School are described as happy, feeling part of a community where “everyone looks out for others.” The school provides a “welcoming and nurturing environment” with high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders have established a detailed curriculum and prioritised reading, resulting in many pupils becoming “avid readers.”
Strengths
- Teachers use “precise explanations and clear examples” to help pupils learn, with effective adaptations ensuring pupils with SEND progress alongside peers.
- Leaders have ensured staff have a “consistent and effective approach to delivering phonics,” allowing early intervention for pupils at risk of falling behind.
- The early years provision is strong, with adults using expertise to plan activities where children “engage purposefully” and develop resilience.
- Staff feel “valued and supported” by leaders who consider workload and well-being, contributing to a positive school culture.
- Pupils understand key values such as tolerance and respect, with bullying being rare and unkind behaviour not tolerated.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff consistently use “clearly defined classroom routines” so pupils understand how to behave well and meet high expectations.
- Leaders should ensure all teachers implement strategies that test pupils’ recall of knowledge over time, as assessment in some foundation subjects currently relies on short-term success rather than long-term retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, being “embedded in the culture of the school” with staff trained to spot risks and report concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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