The short version
79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 44
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 22.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Austin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Bentley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2BT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 44 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Ipswich, IP9 2BT, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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