Best 3 Primary schools in Beccles – comparison

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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: Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Beccles; Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy (Primary) in Beccles; Ravensmere Infant School (Primary) in Beccles — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy and Ravensmere Infant School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school and academy converter type located around Beccles, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School), published Jul 2018. The lowest is 2 (Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust and The Active Learning Trust Limited.

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Attribute	Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School NR34 7SB	Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy NR34 0HT	Ravensmere Infant School NR34 9UL
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Beccles Suffolk NR34 7SB	Beccles Suffolk NR34 0HT	Beccles Suffolk NR34 9UL
Latest Ofsted	1 5 Jul 2018	2 29 Apr 2024	2 15 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	331	60	60
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Suffolk (935)	The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust	The Active Learning Trust Limited
Website	www.worlingham.org	www.gillingham.dneat.org	www.ravensmere.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone	01502712375	01502713425	01502713420
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

NR34 7SB

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 7SB
Ofsted: 1 5 Jul 2018
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.worlingham.org
Telephone: 01502712375

Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

NR34 0HT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 0HT
Ofsted: 2 29 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust
Website: www.gillingham.dneat.org
Telephone: 01502713425

Ravensmere Infant School

NR34 9UL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9UL
Ofsted: 2 15 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Active Learning Trust Limited
Website: www.ravensmere.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01502713420

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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.