The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 113
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 36.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Tessa Sait (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Taylors Green, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4LL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bacton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bacton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bacton Primary School?
Bacton Primary School currently has 113 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bacton Primary School take?
Bacton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bacton Primary School?
Bacton Primary School is in Stowmarket, IP14 4LL, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bacton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bacton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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