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Elmswell Community Primary School
Oxer Close, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9UE, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.2 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
363
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, where 76% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in its local area. The school is in the top 21% nationally for expected outcomes, and 80% of parents express satisfaction with their children's education. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating there may be room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★3.7
School keeps me informed
96%
My child is happy
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
84%
Behaviour is good
82%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Good range of subjects
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
School supports development
71%
School has high expectations
71%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.3%
Mixed Other5.0%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.23543, 0.91743 · IP30 9UE
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124534
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.elmswell.suffolk.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Elmswell Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Elmswell Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 June 2016.
Is Elmswell Community Primary School a good school?
Elmswell Community Primary School scores 63.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Elmswell Community Primary School?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Elmswell Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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