Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy
Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0SE · Suffolk · primary school
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85th 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 4,224 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 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.
Rattlesden Church of England 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%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join KS2 Gymnastics and KS1 Football clubs, participate in sports like swimming and ballet, engage with Young Art East Anglia, and visit Blackthorpe Barn. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 135 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and nurturing" environment where pupils feel "very well supported and cared for." The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards, with pupils behaving exceptionally well and achieving well across a broad range of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils "love attending" the school, benefiting from a "close-knit family feel" and a culture that encourages them to "Believe, Embrace and Shine Together!"
- Achievement in early reading and mathematics is "particularly high," supported by a "precisely planned phonics programme" and effective teaching.
- The curriculum is "clearly set out" and builds knowledge step by step, with staff using questioning "skilfully to assess and deepen pupils’ learning."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "well-considered adjustments" to their teaching, enabling them to access the curriculum and achieve well.
- The school offers a "strong wider development offer," including diverse cultural experiences and extra-curricular activities, particularly in sport.
Areas to improve
- Expectations for pupils’ writing are "inconsistent" and "sometimes too low," with mistakes in grammar and spelling often going unchecked.
- The school should ensure pupils are taught writing skills consistently to enable them to communicate their learning "in a clear and accurate way" across all subjects.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 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
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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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