The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Woolmer
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
Cordell Road, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9ED
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Long Melford Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Long Melford Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Long Melford Church of England Primary School?
Long Melford Church of England Primary School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Long Melford Church of England Primary School take?
Long Melford Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Long Melford Church of England Primary School?
Long Melford Church of England Primary School is in Sudbury, CO10 9ED, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Long Melford Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Long Melford 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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