Place Farm Primary Academy
Haverhill, CB9 8HF · Suffolk · primary school
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23rd 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 — 9.3/10 against 2,338 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Place Farm 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 higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 416 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Place Farm Primary Academy
Overview
Place Farm Primary Academy is a school where pupils are central to operations, demonstrating the school’s ‘PROUD’ values. The inspection found that behaviour and attitudes are outstanding, with pupils showing positive engagement and mutual respect. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education, supported by effective leadership and a strong culture of personal development.
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as "outstanding," with pupils displaying "very positive attitudes toward their learning" and listening attentively.
- Leaders have "prioritised reading," ensuring staff promote a love of reading through carefully chosen books and support for those who find it difficult.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well across the curriculum" due to effective support and staff training.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils gaining a "secure understanding" of health, relationships, and respecting different beliefs.
- Early years provision is effective, with children encouraged to be "interested and curious" and taught to read from the start.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is "less deeply embedded," meaning teachers do not always adapt teaching effectively, causing some pupils to miss learning opportunities.
- Some subject leaders lack a "secure understanding of how the curriculum begins in the early years," leading to missed opportunities to develop children’s vocabulary before Year 1.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are well-trained to identify concerns and leaders act quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 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
—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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