Compare Bacton Primary School and Cedars Park Community Primary School and Gislingham Church of England Primary School

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: Bacton Primary School (Primary) in Stowmarket; Cedars Park Community Primary School (Primary) in Stowmarket; Gislingham Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Eye — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bacton Primary School, Cedars Park Community Primary School and Gislingham Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Stowmarket, Suffolk and Eye, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Bacton Primary School), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Gislingham Church of England Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP and The Tilian Partnership.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Bacton Primary School IP14 4LL	Cedars Park Community Primary School IP14 5FP	Gislingham Church of England Primary School IP23 8HX
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LL	Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5FP	Eye Suffolk IP23 8HX
Latest Ofsted	2 17 Jul 2023	2 27 Sep 2023	2 9 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	420	105
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	The Tilian Partnership
Website	www.bacton-pri.suffolk.sch.uk	www.cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk	www.gislingham.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone	01449781367	01449778230	01379783283
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bacton Primary School

IP14 4LL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 4LL
Ofsted: 2 17 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.bacton-pri.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01449781367

Cedars Park Community Primary School

IP14 5FP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 5FP
Ofsted: 2 27 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01449778230

Gislingham Church of England Primary School

IP23 8HX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Eye
Suffolk
IP23 8HX
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Tilian Partnership
Website: www.gislingham.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01379783283

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.