Pot Kiln Primary School
Sudbury, CO10 0DS · Suffolk · primary school
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168th 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 — 1.6/10 against 2,458 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 41% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pot Kiln Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Pot Kiln Primary School
Overview
Pot Kiln Primary School is confirmed as a good school, having recovered effectively from previous staffing and leadership turbulence. Leaders implemented rapid improvement plans that have strengthened curriculum planning, behaviour management, and staff collaboration, ensuring the school remains stable and effective.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as ‘kind to each other’ and ‘ready, respectful and safe’, with a positive attitude towards learning.
- The curriculum is logically sequenced, particularly in mathematics and reading, where pupils build confidence and achieve well.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders have established a strong safeguarding culture, with staff trained to spot risks and concerns reported promptly.
- Behaviour is managed consistently through PSHE education, teaching pupils strategies like ‘mindfulness’ to manage emotions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all subjects have ‘clearly identified, well-sequenced knowledge’ and closely linked assessment, as a small number of recently refined subjects currently show weaker pupil knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff know how to spot risks, report concerns clearly, and work with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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