Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury
Sudbury, CO10 1NL · Suffolk · primary school
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150th 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 — 2.6/10 against 2,439 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 268 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard results?
What Ofsted said about Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury
Overview
Tudor Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm, welcoming and happy" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school delivers a broad and ambitious curriculum with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "strong reading culture" with expertly delivered phonics and carefully matched texts that build confidence.
- Staff possess "good subject knowledge" and plan lessons that help pupils build knowledge and become "confident learners."
- The school provides a "varied and high-quality set of personal development experiences," including the ‘Tudor Life Enrichment’ passport and leadership roles.
- Children in the early years get off to a "strong start," with staff prioritising language development and purposeful play.
- "Parents overwhelmingly support the school," valuing the wide range of clubs, trips, and activities offered.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not yet developed an effective approach to checking how well pupils have learned the intended curriculum.
- Assessment in these subjects does not precisely identify whether pupils secure the expected knowledge, risking gaps in understanding.
- Leaders should ensure assessment is effective in identifying what pupils know and remember to prepare them for next steps.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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