The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 178
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr Chris Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Blundeston, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5AX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Lowestoft, NR32 5AX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blundeston 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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