The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 85
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 25.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Marc Gilbert
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 0UA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School?
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School currently has 85 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School take?
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School?
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School is in Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 0UA, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Whelnetham 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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