Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced ProvisionChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 5–1185 pupils

Hythe Road, Methwold, IP26 4PPWebsite01366728280

Inspected85 pupilsAges 5–11

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Inspected Feb 2025

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Ages5 - 11

Pupils85

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Ages5 - 11

Pupils85

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

85 / 105 (81%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~14*

Head Teacher

Mr Damon Finney

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 29%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

90%

Would recommend

6.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.5%vs 6.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence21.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate18.4%

Permanent exclusion rate1.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support22.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder8 pupils (36%)

Specific Learning Difficulty7 pupils (32%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (14%)

Speech, Language & Communication2 pupils (9%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (5%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)5

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)7

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils85

Free school meals22.4%

English as additional language8.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.7%

White Other4.7%

Other3.5%

Mixed Other3.5%

Gypsy/Roma1.2%

Traveller Irish1.2%

Mixed White & Asian1.2%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

16 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠40.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,793

total expenditure per pupil

£-607 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,149

Support staff£1,080

Premises£115

Energy£218

Learning resources£414

Income per pupil£7,782

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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