The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Ms Clare Pamela Lamb (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Street, Lawshall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4QA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall's Ofsted rating?
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall?
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall take?
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall?
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall is in Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4QA, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall have a sixth form?
No, All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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