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Birchwood Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Birchwood Primary School
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Birchwood Primary School
- Primary
- Martlesham IP5 3SP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children make rapid progress and achieve extremely well in reading, writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is highly stimulating, broad, and balanced, engaging pupils in a wide range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further develop links with the local community and further afield.
Performance in Maths & Reading: A high proportion of pupils attain above-average standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders track pupils’ progress and quickly identify those at risk of falling behind, ensuring they receive appropriate support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable; they are extremely polite, courteous, and supportive of one another.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school ensures that disadvantaged and SEND pupils make rapid progress and achieve in line with their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school’s arrangements for keeping pupils safe are very effective, and pupils feel very safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school fosters an enabling environment, teaching pupils how to keep themselves safe and healthy.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of all aspects of the school’s work.
Parental Involvement: Parents provide highly effective support for their children's learning, strengthened by excellent communication from the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils regularly take part in sports, competitions, and other varied activities, including Forest School and Food for Life programmes.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor facilities support learning, with equipment that aids engagement in physical activities and environmental education.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are specialists in their fields, sharing expertise passionately and ensuring high-quality teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ high expectations and tailored support lead to students making outstanding progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; teaching staff consistently meet high standards.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of written feedback from teachers is superb, helping students improve their learning effectively.
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About Us
Birchwood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 208 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I would like to extend a sincere welcome to Birchwood Primary School on behalf of the students, teachers, governors, and the entire school community. We are incredibly proud of everything that happens at Birchwood. Every child is valuable to us, and we make care to support their unique interests and experiences. Our curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to allow us to instruct in a unique and motivating approach. Because;, we are confident that this educational philosophy meets the needs of all students in the classroom and that it is effective. Students achieve amazing results. Students with generally average academic achievement start the school in Reception. Pupils graduate from Birchwood with achievement levels that are higher than those of their classmates nationwide as a result of excellent teaching, learning, and evaluation across time. Our curriculum journey has led us to become ambassadors in key areas we excel e.g. Eco Green Flag School (7 years running), Suffolk School of Sporting Excellence 2016 and 2018 - Association for PE Quality We are honoured to receive the distinction of the Food for Life Partnership GOLD award (one of only 15 in the nation), onsite Forest School, to name a few. Mark with distinction. We provide a wide choice of extra clubs, activities, assistance, and extension programmes for kids to take part in, and our staff team is always looking into and embracing new ideas.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | - | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 3 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 18 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 12 | 8.08% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 17 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 6 | 7.89% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.24% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birchwood Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1