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Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2RJ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.5 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. The school enjoys a strong community reputation, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 80.5, indicating it is better than 81% of schools in the area. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.7%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
White Other1.6%
Location
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52.27034, 0.77121 · IP31 2RJ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN142547
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy scores 80.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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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