Reydon Primary School
79%
Capacity
184
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Reydon Primary School
Reydon Primary School, a state primary in East Suffolk, was rated Good across all categories in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a consistent outcome from its previous inspection in 2018. The school's most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stood at 54% in the 2023/24 academic year. This figure sits just below the Suffolk local authority average of 58%, placing Reydon 140th out of 253 primary schools in the county. The school's ranking score of 54 places it in the bottom half of schools nationally, though this single measure doesn't capture the full picture of attainment across individual subjects.
Looking at the breakdown, reading is a relative strength: 79% of pupils met the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 105, and 25% reached the higher standard. Writing saw 86% at expected and 21% at higher, while maths was weaker, with 68% at expected and 18% at higher. The average maths score was 101. No progress scores are available for any subject, so it's not possible to say how much value the school adds from pupils' starting points. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 14 applications for 11 places and all 11 first-preference offers accepted, suggesting it's a popular choice locally despite middling exam results.
Reydon caters for children aged 2 to 11 and has a nursery provision, making it a convenient option for families wanting a single-site primary journey. The school has a broad range of SEND support, covering specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism, and sensory impairments. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, a gymnasium and an art studio, with clubs such as book club, eco club and chess. Sports on offer include football, cricket, swimming, athletics and cross country. With 184 pupils against a capacity of 234, there is some room for growth, and the 27.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals is above the national average, indicating a relatively diverse intake. This is a solid, well-regarded village primary that suits families prioritising consistency and a broad curriculum over top-tier exam results.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Jermyns Road, Southwold, East Suffolk, IP18 6QB |
| Headteacher | Sandra Foxwell |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 184 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.7% |
| School Capacity | 184 / 234 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9628th of 13,686
Nationally
1059th of 1,612
In East of England
46th of 72
In East Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
14
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (79% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: reydonprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British97.3%
- Mixed1.6%
- White (other)1.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Jermyns Road, Southwold
East Suffolk, IP18 6QB
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