The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Elisabeth Close
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Beeches Road, West Row, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8NY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Row Academy?
West Row Academy currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Row Academy take?
West Row Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Row Academy?
West Row Academy is in Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 8NY, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Row Academy have a sixth form?
No, West Row Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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