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Mendlesham Primary School
Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5RT, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.7 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
106
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 53% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, although the lack of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 indicates room for improvement in challenging the most able learners. Limited published data suggests further exploration may be beneficial for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 19 November 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% 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 |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School keeps me informed
82%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
School responds to concerns
62%
School has high expectations
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
Gypsy/Roma3.8%
Mixed Other1.9%
Location
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52.24813, 1.07875 · IP14 5RT
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN143361
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Mendlesham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Mendlesham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Mendlesham Primary School a good school?
Mendlesham Primary School scores 22.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Mendlesham Primary School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mendlesham Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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