Reydon Primary School
Southwold, IP18 6QB · Suffolk · primary school
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112nd 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 — 5.0/10 against 2,470 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| 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.
Reydon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in archery tag, canoeing, and climbing, attend concerts, visit Bawdsey Manor, and can join the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 pupils against a stated capacity of 234. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Reydon Primary School
Overview
Reydon Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils are happy, safe, and enjoy learning. The report highlights stable and effective leadership following a period of turbulence, with strong relationships and a positive "family ethos" evident throughout the community.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are polite, and are motivated by a positive reward system, including the ‘high recognition board’.
- The early reading curriculum is effective, with most pupils learning to read fluently by the end of Year 1 due to clear planning and targeted support.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, tailoring help to overcome barriers to learning.
- Leaders maintain a close focus on attendance, working with parents to reduce absence and analyse causes of missing school.
- Staff morale is positive, supported by regular training and workload considerations, resulting in a cohesive teaching team.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum has not been fully reviewed, meaning teachers are not clear enough about what should be taught and when.
- Consequently, teachers do not build as effectively on prior knowledge in these subjects, leading to less secure pupil learning than in other areas.
Safeguarding
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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