The Pines Primary School
About The Pines Primary School
The Pines Primary School in West Suffolk is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, and its most recent Key Stage 2 results paint a mixed picture against the Suffolk local authority average. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 58 per cent, but at The Pines, that figure sits at 41 per cent. That is a notable gap, and it places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in the West Suffolk area, ranking 40th out of 44. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. In reading, 76 per cent of pupils hit the expected standard, and the average reading score of 104 is solid. Maths tells a similar story, with 65 per cent reaching the expected level and an average score of 100. The school's overall Ofsted rating is Good, awarded after its most recent graded inspection in December 2022, with all key areas — quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and early years provision — judged Good.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2022Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: pinesprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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