Bawdsey Church of England Primary School
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About Bawdsey Church of England Primary School
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent graded inspections. The most recent full inspection took place in 2014, and an ungraded visit in 2024 confirmed the school remains Good. In that 2014 inspection, leadership and management, overall effectiveness, and early years provision were all judged Good. The school serves children from age 2 to 11 and is a mixed, state-funded primary with a Church of England character, located in the East Suffolk area. With a capacity of 105 pupils, it is a relatively small school, and it offers nursery provision for younger children. The headteacher is Katherine Butler.
Academic outcomes at Bawdsey are best understood through the Key Stage 2 data for the local authority. The average KS2 attainment score for Suffolk primary schools is 58, which provides a useful benchmark. While the school’s own individual KS2 results are not included in the available data, its Good Ofsted rating suggests that pupils are making at least expected progress. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary, so there are no A-Level or Progress 8 figures to consider. Compared with the wider Suffolk context, where only 14 out of 253 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating, Bawdsey’s Good grade places it in the solid majority of schools in the area that are performing well.
The school offers a range of facilities including an art studio, ICT suite, dining hall, sports hall, and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports provision includes rounders, cross country, swimming, netball, dance, athletics, and cricket, and there are clubs for coding, science, and chess. With nursery provision on site, it suits families looking for continuity from early years through to the end of primary. The school’s relatively small size and Good rating may make it a popular choice locally, though no oversubscription data is available. Parents seeking a primary with a clear Christian character and a broad extracurricular offer, particularly in sport and technology, will find Bawdsey worth considering.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Woodbridge, East Suffolk, IP12 3AR |
| Headteacher | Katherine Butler |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| School Capacity | 105 |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
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Extracurriculars
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Clubs & Activities
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Catchment & Local Competition
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School Lane, Woodbridge
East Suffolk, IP12 3AR
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