The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 363
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr Richard Ratcliffe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Oxer Close, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9UE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Elmswell Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elmswell Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elmswell Community Primary School?
Elmswell Community Primary School currently has 363 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elmswell Community Primary School take?
Elmswell Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elmswell Community Primary School?
Elmswell Community Primary School is in Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9UE, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elmswell Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elmswell Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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