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Somersham Primary School
Church Lane, Lower Somersham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4PN, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.3 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
81
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, achieving KS2 expected standards in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 72% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably strong, with 80% of respondents recommending the school. However, only 6% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other2.5%
Location
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52.09556, 1.04967 · IP8 4PN
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124609
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bramsomfederation.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Somersham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Somersham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2020.
Is Somersham Primary School a good school?
Somersham Primary School scores 36.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Somersham Primary School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Somersham Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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