How many pupils does Saxmundham Primary School have?

Saxmundham Primary School has 254 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Saxmundham Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Saxmundham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).

How does Saxmundham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Saxmundham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Saxmundham Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Saxmundham Primary School is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD.

Where is Saxmundham Primary School?

Saxmundham Primary School is located at Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1XQ.

Saxmundham Primary School

Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1XQ

Good

Inspected 23 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

254

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Saxmundham Primary School

Saxmundham Primary School is an academy converter in Saxmundham, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 254 pupils on roll. It is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 254 / 315 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 April 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

40.5%

Free school meals

6.7%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

22.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%

Overall absence

12.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.11

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.9 vs 2023/24

13.9

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

£45,533

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,064 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,892

Spend per pupil

£7,550

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1XQ
Phone: 01728602205
Headteacher: James Ratcliffe
Website: www.saxmundhamprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Saxmundham Primary School?: Saxmundham Primary School is an academy converter in Saxmundham, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Saxmundham Primary School have?: Saxmundham Primary School has 254 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Saxmundham Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Saxmundham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).
How does Saxmundham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Saxmundham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Saxmundham Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Saxmundham Primary School is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD.
Where is Saxmundham Primary School?: Saxmundham Primary School is located at Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1XQ.

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