Chilton Community Primary School

About Chilton Community Primary School

Chilton Community Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent inspections. The most telling academic metric for this 152-pupil primary in Mid Suffolk is the proportion of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which sits at 55%. That figure is just three percentage points below the Suffolk local authority average of 58%, placing the school 136th out of 253 primary schools in the county. In its most recent ungraded inspection in January 2025, Ofsted confirmed that standards are being maintained, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all judged Good. The school's capacity is 210, so with 152 pupils on roll there is room to grow, and the 2025/26 admissions cycle saw 38 applications for 17 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.24 to one.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is mixed. In maths, 65% of pupils hit the expected standard and the average score was 103, which is solid. Reading was weaker, with 58% reaching the expected level and an average score of 101. Writing fared better, with 71% meeting expectations. At the higher standard, only 6% of pupils achieved the top marks across all three subjects, though 19% did so in maths alone. The school's ranking within Mid Suffolk places it 25th out of 39 primary schools, putting it in the bottom half of the district. Parent feedback from the Parent View survey, based on 14 responses between September 2024 and September 2025, shows strong support: 86% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 93% felt their child is safe. However, only 57% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 29% said they would not recommend the school.

Chilton offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, ICT suite, art studios, and a forest school, plus clubs such as coding, gardening, drama and eco club. Sports on offer include athletics, rounders, swimming and dance. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 43.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average deprivation. This is a school that suits families who value a Good-rated local option with a strong parent-reported sense of safety and happiness, and who are comfortable with academic results that are close to the local average but not among the highest in the area. The oversubscription suggests it is a popular choice locally, though first-preference applicants were all offered places in the most recent round.

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