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Great Heath Academy
Girton Close, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7PT, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.5 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
469
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, where it ranks in the top 74% nationally. However, only 4% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, it serves as a reliable choice for parents seeking a supportive learning environment for their children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2024Quality 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.6%
White Other12.2%
Mixed Other5.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black Other1.7%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.35227, 0.51443 · IP28 7PT
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN142027
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Heath Academy rated by Ofsted?
Great Heath Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2024.
Is Great Heath Academy a good school?
Great Heath Academy scores 32.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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