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Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Garden Lane, Worlingham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7SB, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.6 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
329
Capacity
323
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong educational performance, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally for expected standards. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
88%
School has high expectations
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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52.44881, 1.59416 · NR34 7SB
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124748
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.worlingham.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 91.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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