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Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Street, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2EG, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.9 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
276
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 82% recommending the school, indicating a positive community sentiment. However, only 5% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more able learners.
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Last inspected: 10 March 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
96%
My child feels safe
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Good range of subjects
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Behaviour is good
77%
School has high expectations
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
68%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
64%
School supports development
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black African1.1%
White Other0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.00328, 1.04547 · IP9 2EG
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124749
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2020.
Is Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 47.9/100 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 Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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