Coupals Primary Academy
Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Coupals Primary Academy is a primary school in Haverhill for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 4th of 10 primary schools in Haverhill. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 September 2017, report published 1 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 January 2023
Coupals Primary Academy pupils are polite and welcoming to visitors. They enjoy speaking about their learning, especially about the books they read with adults in the school. Classrooms are lively and interesting places in which to learn. New pupils are helped to settle in quickly. Children in the early years are taught the sounds that letters make from the outset. They get lots of practice, which builds their confidence as they begin to read and spell new words. Most pupils get on well together. Occasional fallings-out are sorted out quickly. Bullying is not tolerated. Pupils trust school staff to help them if they have a problem. They can explain the importance of the school's 'golden rules', which are proving successful in addressing a previous increase in some less positive behaviour. The few pupils who sometimes misbehave are helped to improve. Pupils value opportunities to take on responsibilities, such as acting as 'eco leaders' or being voted in as members of the school's council. They like to get involved in charity events and to join after-school clubs. The residential trip for Year 6 pupils is returning this year, focusing on improving independence in preparation for moving on to secondary education.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum leadership team is still developing. Some subject leaders are new to their roles. This means that capacity to consolidate and build on curriculum improvements is still being established. New leaders should be supported to complete any further training needed quickly, so that monitoring and review processes are precise in identifying the detail of what is working well and what needs to improve further.
- The school's revised behaviour policy is in the early stages of implementation. Consequently, a few pupils do not live up to the high standards promoted. Leaders should ensure that all staff are clear about their expectations and that the interventions in place are making a difference for those pupils whose behaviour needs to improve.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
290 pupils on roll, with places for 216
Schools near Coupals Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Place Farm Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| New Cangle Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Clements Primary Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Burton End Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Sendall
- Phone
- 01440763933
- Address
- Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LB
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 141371
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.