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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Nayland Road, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5BX, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.1 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
186
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, especially in literacy and numeracy, where it ranks in the top 83% for expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's positive standing, despite a lower LocaleIQ score reflecting its local context.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality 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%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.5%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Other0.5%
Location
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51.97097, 0.77742 · CO8 5BX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124692
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.bures.suffolk.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 19.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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