Saxmundham Primary School
Saxmundham, IP17 1XQ · Suffolk · primary school
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109th 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 — 5.5/10 against 1,688 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saxmundham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Flexi-Club, Brass, Singing, Football Club, and Multi-Sports Club. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 specific activities take place during the Flexi-Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Saxmundham Primary School
Overview
Saxmundham Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils feel ‘happy and safe’, are ‘respectful and kind’, and achieve well in English and mathematics. Leaders are praised for their ‘decisive and effective approaches’ to supporting disadvantaged pupils and for prioritising reading from the earliest stages.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘well-prepared for secondary school’ and achieve in line with national averages in core subjects.
- The school has a ‘systematic approach to teaching phonics’ that helps pupils read ‘accurately and fluently’ and develop a ‘love of reading’.
- Leaders provide ‘tailored support’ for attendance, which is effective in improving rates for pupils with persistent absenteeism.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘take part in all aspects of school life’ and work well alongside peers.
- Staff feel ‘well supported by leaders’ and appreciate the training provided.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils are not supported to ‘revisit prior learning’ and understanding is not always checked before new knowledge is introduced, meaning some do not remember key information.
- In the early years, Reception children are sometimes asked to try activities they do not understand because these rely on knowledge and skills they have not yet learned.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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