The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 179
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 11.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Emma Lea (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stone Street Road, Boxford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 5NP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Sudbury, CO10 5NP, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Boxford 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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