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St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Back Hills, Botesdale, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1DW, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.8 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
181
Capacity
259
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 69% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% of schools nationwide. However, there is room for improvement as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. The school is well-regarded within the local community, but parents should consider the overall performance in relation to higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 17 May 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Location
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52.34549, 1.00795 · IP22 1DW
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124758
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2023.
Is St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 46.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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