Woolpit Primary Academy
Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9RU · Suffolk · primary school
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170th 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 — 1.8/10 against 1,807 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woolpit Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it 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 (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 123 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How accessible is the after-school club for families with varying schedules?
What Ofsted said about Woolpit Primary Academy
Overview
Woolpit Primary Academy is described as a place where pupils are "happy and respectful," benefiting from "patient and friendly" teachers and "high expectations of behaviour." The report highlights "rapid and sustainable improvement" under current leadership, noting that leaders have "galvanised the whole school community" while maintaining a focus on staff well-being.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "well-sequenced curriculum" that is "ambitious" and provides pupils with extensive knowledge about the past and wider world.
- Staff "skilfully adapt the curriculum" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same wide curriculum as their peers.
- The school’s values of "nurture, resilience, inspiration and respect" are central to a detailed personal, social, health and emotional development programme.
- Assessment is "timely and useful," with leaders regularly meeting to discuss individual progress and identify when extra support is needed.
- Early years provision prepares children well for Year 1, with teachers planning "interesting activities" that help children learn new routines and skills.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils lack sufficient opportunity to "rehearse and apply new vocabulary and knowledge in sufficient depth," limiting their ability to explain understanding with detail.
- Leaders have not provided enough support to develop parents’ confidence in helping their children’s reading at home, despite strong school-based teaching.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders regularly checking records, ensuring staff receive regular training, and working closely with external agencies to secure support for children and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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