Rendlesham Primary School

Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class

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Sycamore Drive, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 2GF

01394 462190 · School website · Map and directions

OfstedGoodInspected 2 July 2014, before conversion; confirmed 2022
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths43%England 62% · 2024/25
19th highest of 21 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Higher than 9% of 14,185 state primary schools in England.
Pupils277Room for 315 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 327 in 2019, 319 in 2021, 298 in 2022, 308 in 2023, 300 in 2024, 291 in 2025, 277 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.027 for 28 places, September 2026
19th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Higher than 44% of 15,826 state primary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Outcomes for pupilsGood
Leadership and managementGood

Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 30 June 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.

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Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

46 pupils in this year group.

43% — 16 points below the Suffolk average, and 19 points below the England average.

MeasureThis schoolSuffolkEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 43% 59% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 0% 7% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 72% 73% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 76% 70% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 50% 71% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 102 105 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 99 104 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
30% 40% 50% 60% 70% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2022/23: 50%This school 2023/24: 39%This school 2024/25: 43% This school England 62% 2022/23 50% 2023/24 39% 2024/25 43%

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 about one first-choice application for every place.

Places offered28
Families who put it first27
Of those, offered a place27 (100%)
Families who listed it at all35

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0

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.

Admissions dates and schools in Suffolk

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolSuffolkEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
20th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
8.1% 23.4%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
15th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
2.4% 3.2%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
21st highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
9.3% 14.7%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
2nd highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
5.8% 12.6%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
8th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
4.0% 5.2%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
6th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
6.8% 12.1%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
13th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
3.1 5.1 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
11th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
1.0% 1.9% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.08% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
5th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
20.9 19.8 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
5th highest of 23 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
11.1 10.4 10.6
Teachers who left during the year
3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Woodbridge.
Higher than 77% of 15,063 state primary schools in England.
21.8% 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

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Rendlesham Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rendlesham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 30 June 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.

How did Rendlesham Primary School do in its SATs?

In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.

Is Rendlesham Primary School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Rendlesham Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.