Lakenheath Community Primary School

StatePrimarySEN Unit

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11260 pupils

Mill Road, Lakenheath, IP27 9DUWebsite01842860256

Good260 pupilsAges 4–11

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils260

Good2y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils260

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

260 / 315 (83%)

Avg Class Size

~37*

Head Teacher

Mr Michael Tingey

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 61%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDSEN Unit

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

5.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.8%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.4%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Specialist SEN Unit

This school has a specialist unit providing targeted support for pupils with specific SEN

SEN Support15.0%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.6%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication17 pupils (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health10 pupils (20%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder9 pupils (18%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty7 pupils (14%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)22

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils260

Free school meals18.5%

English as additional language1.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British82.3%

White Other6.5%

Mixed Other5.0%

Other1.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.5%

Traveller Irish1.2%

Mixed White & African1.2%

Gypsy/Roma0.8%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2017

Spending Per Pupil

£6,606

total expenditure per pupil

£-794 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,954

Support staff£1,372

Premises£261

Energy£121

Learning resources£572

Income per pupil£6,493

2023-24

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