Ringshall School
Stowmarket, IP14 2JD · Suffolk · primary school
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59th 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 4,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| 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.
Ringshall School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% 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 January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 117 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Ringshall School
Overview
Ringshall School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and proud" to attend. The inspection confirms that the school provides a high-quality education with a strong focus on reading, positive behaviour, and pupil well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive within the ‘Ringshall Circle’ ethos, learning to be "awesome, kind and to believe in themselves" while celebrating cultural differences.
- The curriculum is "ambitious," with a systematic and effective approach to teaching phonics that ensures pupils develop fluency and a love for reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported," accessing the same curriculum as their peers through effective assessment and modified learning plans.
- Behaviour is generally excellent, with pupils responding positively to high expectations; one pupil described the approach as "strict in a good way".
- Staff benefit from a "positive working culture" and receive robust support from governors and trust leaders, who are "considerate of their workload".
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum in mixed-year-group classes is inconsistent, meaning the needs of pupils of different ages are not always met and not all pupils retain the necessary knowledge to progress.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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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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