Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Stowmarket, IP14 2BZ · Suffolk · primary school
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20th 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 — 9.2/10 against 3,267 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Karate After School Club, Cookery Club, and Football After School Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What does a typical Tuesday afternoon look like for a child in Year 6? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with different learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “warm and welcoming” environment where pupils “love being part” of the school and confidently declare that “nothing is impossible.” Leaders have successfully sustained high ambitions for learning and behaviour since the last graded inspection.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well designed” with “precise guidance” ensuring knowledge is taught in “sensible steps” to avoid confusion.
- Reading has an “extremely high profile,” with phonics taught “exceptionally well” so children get off to a “flying start.”
- Pupils behave “impeccably” due to a “well-established ethos” and adults’ “calm, consistent approaches.”
- Staff provide “effective support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring no one is left behind.
- Governors “carry out their duties effectively” and hold leaders accountable for the quality of provision.
Areas to improve
- Pupils do not yet consistently demonstrate understanding of new ideas through the use of “subject-specific vocabulary.”
- The school should continue to develop strategies to ensure pupils consistently use specific vocabulary in both speech and writing to improve precision.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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