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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Babergh, CO8 5BXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#6,420
of 13,686 nationally

About Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a change from the Outstanding rating it held in its previous inspection back in 2007. The school's current report shows Good marks across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. When it comes to academic outcomes, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. At 64%, this sits above the Suffolk local authority average of 58%, placing the school in the top half of primary schools nationally. This is a solid, above-average result for a village primary, and suggests that most children leave Bures well prepared for secondary school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNayland Road, Bures, Babergh, CO8 5BX
HeadteacherMichaela Harris
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils186
Free School Meals (FSM)14.0%
School Capacity186 / 210 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryMusic RoomsSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceGymnasticsAthleticsCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

Source: bures.suffolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.