The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 220
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Miss Diane Turner (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Duckamere, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSproughton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Whitehouse Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Westbourne Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Thomas Wolsey School
Special school · 2.3km away
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Academy · 2.3km away
The Beeches Community Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Ipswich, IP8 4AH, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bramford 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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