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Combs Ford Primary School
Glemsford Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2PN, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.3 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
337
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% 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 |
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
84%
Good range of subjects
82%
School keeps me informed
80%
My child is happy
68%
My child makes good progress
65%
Behaviour is good
57%
Progress is communicated
53%
School has high expectations
49%
I'd recommend this school
47%
School responds to concerns
46%
School supports development
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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52.17807, 1.00247 · IP14 2PN
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN147880
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.combsfordprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Combs Ford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Combs Ford Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Combs Ford Primary School a good school?
Combs Ford Primary School scores 3.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Combs Ford Primary School?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Combs Ford Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
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