Snape Primary School
Saxmundham, IP17 1QG · Suffolk · primary school
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197th 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 3,755 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| 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.
Snape Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Art Award art explorer club and multi sports clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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
Since the percentage reaching the higher standard is 0.0%, what specific strategies are used to stretch high-achieving pupils in maths? How does the school support pupils in transitioning to secondary education given the current class sizes?
What Ofsted said about Snape Primary School
Overview
Snape Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils experience a “warm, friendly and supportive environment” that encourages both academic success and personal growth. Leaders have created a positive atmosphere where staff thrive and pupils feel valued, resulting in high expectations for achievement and respectful behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “broad and ambitious curriculum” delivered by staff with strong subject knowledge, leading to confident learners who recall knowledge using specific vocabulary.
- Reading is prioritised with consistent phonics instruction and access to “high-quality texts,” enabling pupils to become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The school fosters a “calm, orderly environment” through clear, consistent expectations, resulting in very rare low-level disruptions.
- Personal development is supported by a well-designed programme tied to the ‘Rainbow values,’ including leadership roles like the school parliament.
- Attendance is improving due to targeted support for pupils and effective collaboration with parents and carers.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils have “regular opportunities to write independently and at length” across the curriculum to apply grammatical knowledge effectively.
- Targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) need to be more precise, as they are sometimes “too vague” and do not always address individual needs accurately.
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 | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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