Wickhambrook Primary Academy
Newmarket, CB8 8XN · Suffolk · primary school
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10th 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 — 8.0/10 against 4,248 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 38% | 3.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wickhambrook Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 30.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Forest School club, along with Tag Rugby, Dance, Gymnastics, Hockey, and Swimming. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the main academic timetable? What specific support is provided for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Wickhambrook Primary Academy
Overview
Wickhambrook Primary Academy is a small, rural school where pupils are happy and attendance is high. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with pupils mixing across year groups and benefiting from a "well-established buddy system." Leaders have stabilised the school following recent changes, creating an environment where staff are supported and pupils achieve well in core subjects.
Strengths
- Personal development is "exceptionally well planned," with pupils accessing a wide range of enrichment activities that "broaden their horizons."
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children getting off to a "flying start" thanks to "strong routines and attentive adults."
- The curriculum is ambitious and clear, with a "laser-sharp focus on language acquisition" and a central "literature spine" ensuring exposure to diverse texts.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and the school has created an "open and positive culture" that puts pupils’ interests first.
- Teaching staff receive effective training, enabling them to teach confidently and address learning gaps swiftly.
Areas to improve
- Teachers occasionally "miss opportunities to move pupils’ learning forward" by not providing activities to deepen learning for those ready to progress.
- Feedback is not always effective, and the school should ensure teachers are supported to "plan appropriately challenging activities" and use feedback to help all pupils achieve curriculum aims.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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