The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Headteacher Ana Da Piedade (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6LW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bealings School's Ofsted rating?
Bealings School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bealings School?
Bealings School currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bealings School take?
Bealings School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bealings School?
Bealings School is in Woodbridge, IP13 6LW, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bealings School have a sixth form?
No, Bealings School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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