Best 3 Primary schools in West Suffolk – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Elveden Church of England Primary Academy (Primary) in Thetford; Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Newmarket; Exning Primary School (Primary) in Newmarket — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Elveden Church of England Primary Academy, Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Exning Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Thetford, Norfolk and Newmarket, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Elveden Church of England Primary Academy), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Elveden Church of England Primary Academy (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as ELVEDEN SCHOOLS TRUST and EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Elveden Church of England Primary Academy IP24 3TN	Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School CB8 8PR	Exning Primary School CB8 7EW
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Thetford Norfolk IP24 3TN	Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8PR	Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7EW
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Jan 2024	1 2 Feb 2023	1 11 Feb 2020
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	82	210	225
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ELVEDEN SCHOOLS TRUST	Suffolk (935)	EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Website	www.elveden.suffolk.sch.uk	www.moulton.suffolk.sch.uk	www.exning.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone	01842890258	01638750236	01638600123
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Elveden Church of England Primary Academy

IP24 3TN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 3TN
Ofsted: 1 25 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ELVEDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.elveden.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01842890258

Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

CB8 8PR

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 8PR
Ofsted: 1 2 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.moulton.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01638750236

Exning Primary School

CB8 7EW

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 7EW
Ofsted: 1 11 Feb 2020
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Website: www.exning.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01638600123

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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