The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Gerry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Freeman Community Primary School?
Freeman Community Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Freeman Community Primary School take?
Freeman Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Freeman Community Primary School?
Freeman Community Primary School is in Stowmarket, IP14 4BQ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Freeman Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Freeman 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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