Palgrave Church of England Primary School
Nr Diss, IP22 1AG · Suffolk · primary school
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49th 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 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| 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.
Palgrave Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 85 pupils against a stated capacity of 63. 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 have reached the expected standard but not the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Palgrave Church of England Primary School
Overview
Palgrave Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “thrive in this welcoming and inclusive school,” demonstrating high achievement and positive behaviour. The report confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong leadership and community links.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave extremely well” and treat each other with “kindness and respect,” fostering a safe and proud school community.
- The school provides an “ambitious curriculum” where staff effectively check and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, leading to strong academic outcomes.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “successfully access the same curriculum as their peers” through effective support systems.
- Personal development is promoted well through enrichment activities, such as residential trips and visits, which prepare pupils for life beyond school.
- Parents and carers are “unanimously positive about the school,” and staff feel well supported by clear priorities and manageable workloads.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure systems to correct younger pupils’ errors in handwriting are “consistently applied,” as inconsistencies in the new phonics programme mean some letter formation errors are not corrected, hindering writing fluency.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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