St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery
Beccles, NR34 9PQ · Suffolk · primary school
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218th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.7/10 against 2,068 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in gymnastics, football, netball, dance, athletics, and tag rugby.
Getting in
The published school roll is 69 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, happy, and part of a "family," with "really positive" behaviour and a strong sense of belonging. However, overall achievement is inconsistent, with pupils not always securing the detailed knowledge needed for their next stage due to variability in teaching quality.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- The early years curriculum is "well designed" and "typically well delivered," helping children build confidence in reading and writing.
- Personal development is strong, with a "coherent programme" that supports mental health and teaches age-appropriate content on safety and wellbeing.
- Behaviour is "calm and purposeful," with pupils showing "considerable levels of respect" and bullying being rare.
- Inclusion is effective, with vulnerable pupils settling well and receiving "careful and effective help" for their needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching is effective, particularly in designing tasks that help pupils build on prior learning and checking that intended learning is secured.
- Leaders should work with families to further improve attendance for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders should develop the precision of inclusion work so support is "even more matched to their needs."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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