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Bealings School

East Suffolk, IP13 6LWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#7,849
of 13,686 nationally

About Bealings School

Bealings School is a small state primary in Suffolk, serving just 101 pupils from ages 4 to 11. It sits within the East Suffolk local authority, where it ranks 37th out of 72 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure — placing it in the bottom half of its local peers. For context, the top-performing schools in the same area include Stratford St Mary Primary School, Somerleyton Primary School, and Wenhaston Primary School, each with ranking scores in the high eighties. Bealings’ own ranking score of 60 reflects a solid but not standout position. The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 38 applications for just 15 places, with 14 first-preference offers made from 17 first-preference applications. That level of demand suggests it holds a strong local reputation, even if its headline ranking doesn’t place it among the very top tier. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Birchwood Primary School, about three kilometres away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSandy Lane, Woodbridge, East Suffolk, IP13 6LW
HeadteacherAna Da Piedade
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils101
Free School Meals (FSM)1.0%
School Capacity101 / 105 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceCross CountrySwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingChoirChessBook ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: bealings.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bealings School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.