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Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1HE, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.5 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
75
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving 56% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, which places it in the top 72% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement as no students reached the higher standard. The school serves a small community of 75 pupils, fostering a close-knit environment, though its LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
White Other4.0%
Black Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Location
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52.19952, 1.48654 · IP17 1HE
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN149991
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.benhallschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2013.
Is Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores 22.5/100 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.
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