Is Lakenheath Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 63rd of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Lakenheath Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 45% of pupils at Lakenheath Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Lakenheath Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Lakenheath Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Lakenheath Community Primary School

Hebden Way, Lakenheath, IP27 9FY

Local ranking63rd of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 45.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 55.0%
Writing (Expected): 61.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 45.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 98.0
Cohort Size: 38

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 260
Boys: 134 (48%)
Girls: 148 (52%)
Capacity: 315 (90% full)
SEND: 19.6%
FSM Eligible: 18.5%
EAL: 1.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 15.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,642/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.3%
White Other: 6.5%
Mixed Other: 5.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Other: 1.5%
White Traveller: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.8%

82.3%

White British

6.5%

White Other

5.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01842860256

admin@lakenheath.suffolk.sch.uk

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Hebden Way

Lakenheath, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 124539
UKPRN: 10072940
Establishment No.: 2013

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