SchoolScoresRattlesden CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE TILIAN PARTNERSHIP
School Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0SE
01449 736335 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 October 2018.
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 15 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Bury St Edmunds comparisons use the 23 of its 36 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 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 | Bury St Edmunds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 99% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 46 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Bury St Edmunds figures pool parents at the Bury St Edmunds 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
16 pupils in this year group.
75% — 16 points above the Suffolk average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 26 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 27th highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 28th highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 28th highest of 36 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 33 state primary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Woolpit Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Finborough CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rattlesden CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rattlesden CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Rattlesden CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Rattlesden CofE Primary Academy?
98% of the 64 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Rattlesden CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Rattlesden CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put Rattlesden CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 18 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 16 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 142554.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.