The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 41
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Beverley Derrett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Tattingstone, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2NA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 41 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Ipswich, IP9 2NA, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tattingstone 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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