All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall
90%
Capacity
171
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 171 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 189 places).
the school is led by headteacher Clare Pamela Lamb, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% 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 1919th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 34 in Babergh.
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 21 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall include Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Street, Bury St Edmunds, Babergh, IP29 4QA |
| Headteacher | Clare Pamela Lamb |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 171 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.6% |
| School Capacity | 171 / 189 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1919th of 13,686
Nationally
182nd of 1,612
In East of England
6th of 34
In Babergh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
78%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
33
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall
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Contact Information
The Street, Bury St Edmunds
Babergh, IP29 4QA
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