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Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Wattisfield Road, Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3BD, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.8 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
126
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 72% nationally. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 55.8, indicating it outperforms 56% of schools in the area. However, there is room for improvement, especially in achieving higher standards, where only 22% of students reached this level.
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Last inspected: 28 March 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%. | 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%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Location
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52.30822, 0.94161 · IP31 3BD
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124717
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 55.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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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