The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 23.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Matt Vale-Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stonehouse Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5BH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh is in Ipswich, IP7 5BH, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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