The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 337
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matt Wesley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Glemsford Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2PN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Combs Ford Primary School?
Combs Ford Primary School currently has 337 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Combs Ford Primary School take?
Combs Ford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Combs Ford Primary School?
Combs Ford Primary School is in Stowmarket, IP14 2PN, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Combs Ford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Combs Ford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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