The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 137
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- THEDWASTRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Gemma Cannon (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0SE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy?
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy currently has 137 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy take?
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy?
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy is in Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0SE, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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