The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 119
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Julia Shaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newberry Road, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7ES
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bildeston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bildeston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bildeston Primary School?
Bildeston Primary School currently has 119 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bildeston Primary School take?
Bildeston Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bildeston Primary School?
Bildeston Primary School is in Ipswich, IP7 7ES, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bildeston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bildeston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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