The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
10% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 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
- 329
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Holly Marchand (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Garden Lane, Worlingham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7SB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Beccles, NR34 7SB, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Worlingham 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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