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Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Blundeston, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5AX, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.3 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
178
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% of parents recommending the school, reflecting a strong community feel. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating there may be room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 |
Parent View (58 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
97%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.2%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Location
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52.51270, 1.69917 · NR32 5AX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124751
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.blundestoncevcp.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2016.
Is Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 56.3/100 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.
What do parents say about Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 58 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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