The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 124
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Lesley Etchingham
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Woodlands, Chelmondiston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1DT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School?
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School currently has 124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School take?
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School?
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School is in Ipswich, IP9 1DT, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chelmondiston 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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