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The Pines Primary School
Manor Wood, Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8WL, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.8 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
244
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It performs well in Key Stage 2, with 61% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 60% nationally. However, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2022Quality 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.1%
White Other11.1%
Mixed Other4.5%
Black African2.9%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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52.31084, 0.50140 · IP28 8WL
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN145031
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.pinesprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Pines Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Pines Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2022.
Is The Pines Primary School a good school?
The Pines Primary School scores 43.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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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