The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 25.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Charley Minter
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Street, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Beck Row Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Beck Row Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beck Row Primary Academy?
Beck Row Primary Academy currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beck Row Primary Academy take?
Beck Row Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beck Row Primary Academy?
Beck Row Primary Academy is in Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8AE, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beck Row Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Beck Row Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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