Tollgate Primary School
Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6DG · Suffolk · primary school
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62nd 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 — 7.2/10 against 2,439 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tollgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Modern Foreign Language, Science Club, and Multi-sports groups. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 437 pupils against a stated capacity of 460. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Multi-sports club? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Tollgate Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy, well cared for and learn well,” benefiting from an “ambitious and wide-ranging curriculum” that equips them with essential knowledge. The school fosters a positive environment where children feel safe, are proud of their contributions, and develop into “responsible and active citizens.”
Strengths
- Adults “skilfully support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities,” making careful adaptations to help them succeed.
- Reading is a top priority, with a “well delivered” phonics programme and “highly effective support” for those needing extra help.
- Pupils enjoy broadening their horizons through trips, music, and growing their own food, which helps them “make a real difference to their school and local community.”
- Staff provide “well tailored” pastoral support, and governors hold “clear and accurate oversight” of the school’s strengths and development areas.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers lack sufficient subject knowledge, meaning they “do not always adapt activities or explain information as clearly as they could,” preventing pupils from developing “deep and detailed knowledge.”
- The school should ensure it continues to provide training to support teachers in developing the necessary skills and knowledge to implement the curriculum effectively.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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