Clements Primary Academy

About Clements Primary Academy

If you compare Clements Primary Academy against the Suffolk local authority average for Key Stage 2, the picture is mixed. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 58 per cent, while Clements sits at 51 per cent, putting it below the county norm. However, the school’s average scaled scores in reading and maths both come in at 106, which is above the national benchmark of 100, suggesting that while fewer children hit the combined threshold, those who do are performing solidly. The school ranks 150th out of 253 primary schools in Suffolk, placing it in the bottom half of the LA, and 34th out of 44 schools in West Suffolk specifically. That said, the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2014, and its most recent inspection in 2021 awarded Good across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the standout figure is the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined: just 5 per cent, which is low. Individually, 11 per cent of pupils achieved the higher standard in maths, 8 per cent in reading, and 8 per cent in writing. At the expected standard, 57 per cent met the threshold in reading and maths, and 62 per cent in writing. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. The Ofsted report from October 2021 noted that the quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management were all Good, with no outstanding grades. The previous inspection in 2014 also rated overall effectiveness as Good, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time.

Clements Primary Academy is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has 262 pupils against a capacity of 345, so there is some room for growth, but it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry: 22 first-preference applications for 22 places, with 36 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.64. The school serves a relatively disadvantaged cohort, with 35.1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a sensory room, art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium, an outdoor playground, a dining hall, and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, cricket, dance, rounders, swimming, and athletics, while clubs include eco club, gardening, art club, and science club. The school has a broad range of SEND provisions, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. This is a school that may suit families looking for a Good-rated, inclusive primary with strong SEND support and a nursery, particularly those who value a consistent, well-led environment over headline exam results.

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