The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Karen Bilner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Stratford St Mary, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO7 6YG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Stratford St Mary Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stratford St Mary Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stratford St Mary Primary School?
Stratford St Mary Primary School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stratford St Mary Primary School take?
Stratford St Mary Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stratford St Mary Primary School?
Stratford St Mary Primary School is in Nr Colchester, CO7 6YG, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stratford St Mary Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stratford St Mary Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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