The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
5% 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, 20 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
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Orves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hogg Lane, Ilketshall St Lawrence, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8ND
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ilketshall St Lawrence School?
Ilketshall St Lawrence School currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ilketshall St Lawrence School take?
Ilketshall St Lawrence School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ilketshall St Lawrence School?
Ilketshall St Lawrence School is in Beccles, NR34 8ND, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ilketshall St Lawrence School have a sixth form?
No, Ilketshall St Lawrence School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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