SchoolScoresLavenham Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Barn Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9RB
01787 247350 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 February 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sudbury comparisons use the 9 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sudbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sudbury. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sudbury. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sudbury. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sudbury. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sudbury. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sudbury. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 43%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sudbury figures pool parents at the Sudbury schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
24 pupils in this year group.
79% — 20 points above the Suffolk average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 17 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 17 state primary schools in Sudbury. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 17 state primary schools in Sudbury. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 17 state primary schools in Sudbury. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Sudbury. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Sudbury. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Sudbury. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Sudbury. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.1 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Sudbury. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Sudbury. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Sudbury. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.0 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 15 state primary schools in Sudbury. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Lavenham Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lavenham Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 February 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Lavenham Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lavenham Community Primary School?
84% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lavenham Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lavenham Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put Lavenham Community Primary School as their first choice for 10 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124540.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.