Middleton Community Primary School, Saxmundham
Middleton Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Saxmundham, part of Consortium Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 7 schools in Saxmundham with published results, and 12,771st of 13,912 across England. It was 24% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Suffolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Middleton Community Primary School in detail
Middleton Community Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We hope the information available here will be useful to existing parents, and to those who are looking to bring their children to Middleton Primary School. Middleton Primary School is a small, village primary school situated near the beautiful east coast of Suffolk, between the seaside resorts of Southwold and Aldeburgh."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I feel very privileged as Headteacher to introduce you to our little school in the heart of the pretty village of Middleton. This is a vibrant and successful little school, but most importantly it is a very happy place."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Middleton Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 70% in Suffolk and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Middleton Community Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Middleton Community Primary School as their first choice and 2 named it as one of their preferences, for 1 place offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Middleton Community Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Middleton Community Primary School are Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy (2.3 miles, Good, 40% reading, 30% maths); Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 85% maths); Leiston Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 66% reading, 72% maths); and Saxmundham Primary School (4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths).
Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary AcademyKelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolLeiston Primary SchoolSaxmundham Primary School
The trust
Middleton Community Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Consortium Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 48% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
43.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 3 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 1 (6.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Staffing
Middleton Community Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 4 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Entrance2, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Shelter (outside), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).
Suspensions and exclusions
Middleton Community Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from December 2019, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming, small school where children quickly settle and make friends. The teaching is of high quality with teachers who have strong subject knowledge and high expectations. Pupils develop into mature, thoughtful learners who understand kindness, respect and global issues.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and inclusive curriculum with strong subject knowledge among staff
- Pupils read well and receive appropriate support to catch up if needed
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are respectful, mature, and understand global issues
- Strong pastoral support with a caring ethos where pupils feel safe and supported
- Pupils gain leadership skills through roles like school councillors, reading ambassadors, and house captains
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not apply phonics knowledge to spell accurately and staff do not check spelling with sufficient precision
- Some younger pupils' letter and number formation is inconsistent and not corrected rigorously enough
- A small minority of staff do not consistently follow the school's behaviour policy, leading to less positive pupil behaviour persisting
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils understanding how to keep safe online and feeling supported by caring adults.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading ambassadors, school council, house captains, pupil parliamentarians, friendship groups, charity fundraising, wildlife care on school field
Middleton Community Primary School is a small, friendly school where pupils settle quickly and feel safe. The school has maintained good standards with an ambitious curriculum and strong teaching, though some areas need improvement.
At a Glance
43.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
8.0
Avg class size
10.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
Middleton Community Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Suffolk's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Middleton Community Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Middleton Community Primary School is in Suffolk; for families living there:
Apply to Suffolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Middleton Community Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
24%
Available places
16 pupils
68 places
52 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Saxmundham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Saxmundham
Across Suffolk council
Places available
8,806
Applications
6,492
Got 1st preference
94.9%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Suffolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
25.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
16
Total Pupils
8
Boys
8
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
4.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,652
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£16,738
Per pupil
£315k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
18
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Middleton Community Primary School
What are SATs results like at Middleton Community Primary School?
Of the pupils at Middleton Community Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 43% did so in maths.
What is Middleton Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Middleton Community Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Middleton Community Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Middleton Community Primary School is oversubscribed, Suffolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Middleton Community Primary School?
Middleton Community Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 24% of its 68 places.
How big are the classes at Middleton Community Primary School?
Classes at Middleton Community Primary School average 8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Middleton Community Primary School?
Middleton Community Primary School has around 16 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Middleton Community Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Middleton Community Primary School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Middleton Community Primary School?
Apply through Suffolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Middleton Community Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Middleton Community Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Middleton Community Primary School?
Middleton Community Primary School is at Rectory Road, Middleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3NW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)