The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 20.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Nicolas George
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lion Road, Glemsford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7RF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Glemsford Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Glemsford Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glemsford Primary Academy?
Glemsford Primary Academy currently has 244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glemsford Primary Academy take?
Glemsford Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Glemsford Primary Academy?
Glemsford Primary Academy is in Sudbury, CO10 7RF, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glemsford Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Glemsford Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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