The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
7% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Michaela Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nayland Road, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5BX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Bures, CO8 5BX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bures 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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