Abbots Green Primary Academy
141%
Capacity
593
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Abbots Green Primary Academy
Abbots Green Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 593 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (141% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Abbots Green Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ang Morrison, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1747th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 44 in West Suffolk.
Abbots Green Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 70 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abbots Green Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Suffolk, Abbots Green Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP32 7PJ |
| Headteacher | Ang Morrison |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 593 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.5% |
| School Capacity | 593 / 420 (141% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1747th of 13,686
Nationally
163rd of 1,612
In East of England
3rd of 44
In West Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
27%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed70
110
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds
West Suffolk, IP32 7PJ
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