The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Miss Rachael Rudge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Bucklesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0AX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bucklesham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bucklesham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bucklesham Primary School?
Bucklesham Primary School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bucklesham Primary School take?
Bucklesham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bucklesham Primary School?
Bucklesham Primary School is in Ipswich, IP10 0AX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bucklesham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bucklesham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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