Rougham Church of England Primary School
Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 9JJ · Suffolk · primary school
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75th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rougham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 11.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the 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 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a choir club and visit local sites including Needham Lake, Felixstowe Beach, and Headingham Castle.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Rougham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Rougham Church of England Primary School is described as a “happy and welcoming place to learn” where pupils “thrive” due to staff’s “very high expectations.” The report highlights that pupils are “sensible, kind and respectful” and achieve well, supported by a “broad and ambitious curriculum” and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “Outstanding” behaviour and attitudes, being “extremely well behaved” and “resilient” when facing difficult concepts.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with a curriculum centred on core values that helps pupils become “well-rounded citizens” who celebrate “different faiths and cultures.”
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with children learning to read quickly and applying this knowledge with “confidence” across all areas of learning.
- Staff are “highly trained” and “know pupils well,” using precise strategies to support those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors provide “effective challenge and support,” having taken “effective action to address weaknesses that previously existed.”
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” the school has not identified when pupils will revisit previous learning, leaving “gaps in knowledge and understanding” that make it difficult to grasp harder concepts later. The school should ensure “regular opportunities to revisit key information” in 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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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