The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Darby
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Manor Wood, Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8WL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Pines Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Pines Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Pines Primary School?
The Pines Primary School currently has 244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Pines Primary School take?
The Pines Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Pines Primary School?
The Pines Primary School is in Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 8WL, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Pines Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Pines Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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