The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
14% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 385
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Hayley Lamb and Lucy Beston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Trimley St Mary Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trimley St Mary Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trimley St Mary Primary School?
Trimley St Mary Primary School currently has 385 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trimley St Mary Primary School take?
Trimley St Mary Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trimley St Mary Primary School?
Trimley St Mary Primary School is in Felixstowe, IP11 0ST, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trimley St Mary Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Trimley 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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