The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 149
- Capacity
- 35%
- FSM
- 44.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Wells
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ellough Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Beccles Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Beccles Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beccles Primary Academy?
Beccles Primary Academy currently has 149 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beccles Primary Academy take?
Beccles Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beccles Primary Academy?
Beccles Primary Academy is in Beccles, NR34 7AB, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beccles Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Beccles Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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