The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 77
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Jen Carlyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Earl Soham, Earl Soham Primary School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7SA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Earl Soham Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Earl Soham Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Earl Soham Community Primary School?
Earl Soham Community Primary School currently has 77 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Earl Soham Community Primary School take?
Earl Soham Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Earl Soham Community Primary School?
Earl Soham Community Primary School is in Woodbridge, IP13 7SA, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Earl Soham Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Earl Soham Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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