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Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1DD, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.8 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
81
Capacity
120
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents recommending it. While 50% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, it's worth noting that the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 6%. Overall, it performs better than 83% of schools in the UK for expected outcomes, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
Mixed Other6.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
White Other1.2%
Location
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52.35336, 0.88809 · IP31 1DD
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124689
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 47.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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