St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Woodbridge, IP12 4JJ · Suffolk · primary school
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32nd 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 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils leaving the school?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Overview
St Mary's Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and are proud of their community. The report highlights a caring environment with high expectations, where staff support pupils effectively and foster a strong sense of belonging through leadership roles and extra-curricular activities.
Strengths
- Pupils feel part of a family, with older pupils ‘buddy’ younger ones and all Year 6 pupils taking on leadership roles to build confidence.
- The curriculum in subjects like mathematics is planned with a “clear, logical structure,” enabling pupils to securely learn key knowledge and vocabulary.
- Reading is taught effectively from Reception, with books “carefully matched to their ability” and swift support provided for those needing additional help.
- Staff adapt the curriculum effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they achieve well.
- Behaviour is kind and respectful, with staff using effective approaches to help pupils focus and enjoy school.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not precisely identify the knowledge they intend pupils to learn, resulting in a lack of depth in pupils’ understanding.
- Checks on learning in these subjects are not always precise enough to consistently identify gaps, requiring better teacher training to match the effectiveness seen in other areas.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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