The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 61
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Jinnie Nichols (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Bulmer, Sudbury, Essex, CO10 7EH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 61 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Sudbury, CO10 7EH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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