Bildeston Primary School

About Bildeston Primary School

Bildeston Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 119 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 140 places).

Ofsted has rated Bildeston Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Shaw, it falls under Suffolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5509th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 34 in Babergh.

Bildeston Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 15 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Bildeston Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Bildeston Primary School 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.

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