The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 75
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 38.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Parslow-Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1HE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School currently has 75 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School take?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is in Saxmundham, IP17 1HE, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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