Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy
Saxmundham, IP17 3EU · Suffolk · primary school
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208th 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 — 0.3/10 against 2,106 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
With 30.0% meeting expected standards, what specific interventions are in place for pupils who are behind? How does the school support progress for the 0.0% who currently reach the higher standard? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil?
What Ofsted said about Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy
Overview
Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy is described as a “calm and nurturing place in which to learn” where pupils are happy and develop curiosity. The inspection confirms that the school “continues to be a good school,” noting that leaders have well-managed recent changes and that staff are supported to improve effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a curriculum that enables them to “build knowledge incrementally over time” and enjoy “well-planned enrichment provision” including cooking and outdoor pursuits.
- Reading is a priority, with “rapid changes to phonics teaching” helping younger pupils secure sounds and older pupils develop complex skills for delving deeper into texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well cared for,” with staff quickly identifying needs and providing targeted support so they can access the full curriculum.
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils following instructions carefully and responding well to “well-developed school routines.”
- Leaders work closely with parents to overcome barriers to attendance, and these efforts are “beginning to bear fruit.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always check that pupils have a “solid enough understanding of their prior learning,” which limits how securely pupils meet curriculum aims when moving to new content.
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 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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