Lakenheath Community Primary School
Hebden Way, Lakenheath, IP27 9FYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lakenheath Community Primary School is a primary school in Lakenheath for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 201st of 223 primary schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 February 2024, report published 19 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this friendly village school. They are proud to achieve the 'gold pin' of 'learn, create, progress, succeed'. Most pupils achieve well during their time at the school. Pupils have positive relationships with staff and with each other. They know that staff care for them and will help them. Pupils know about online safety and courtesy. They know who to turn to if they have any worries. This helps pupils to feel confident and secure. From the time they start in the early years, children learn to show, and understand the importance of, the school's values, known as the 6Rs. These include resilience, resourcefulness and reflection. Pupils are motivated to show these values through collecting raffle tickets. A focus on politeness and helpfulness supports pupils to grow to be well-rounded individuals. They use the letters from 'SHOP' to help them remember and use their manners. Pupils understand empathy through their varied local, national and international charity work. Pupils are proud to represent the school through the many sporting opportunities on offer. The various 'role model positions' available help older pupils aspire to lead areas of responsibility. These positions are valued and taken seriously.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not set out precisely how knowledge and skills will build over time. This means teachers cannot routinely check what pupils know and can do. As a result, some pupils' learning stalls, as they do not move readily on to more complex work. The school should ensure that there is greater precision with the checks that teachers make of pupils' knowledge and understanding.
- A small number of pupils do not attend school as often as they should. This means they miss valuable learning. The school should continue to apply and review their systems and processes to ensure the attendance of these pupils continues to rise.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
38 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
282 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Lakenheath Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceni Primary Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Forest Academy | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 54% met the expected standard |
| Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Beck Row Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Glade Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Tingey
- Phone
- 01842860256
- Address
- Hebden Way, Lakenheath, IP27 9FY
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 124539
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.