The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 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
- 118
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr Rory Michael (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barn Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9RB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Lavenham Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lavenham Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lavenham Community Primary School?
Lavenham Community Primary School currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lavenham Community Primary School take?
Lavenham Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lavenham Community Primary School?
Lavenham Community Primary School is in Sudbury, CO10 9RB, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lavenham Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lavenham 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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