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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Mid Suffolk, IP8 4AHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#12,482
of 13,686 nationally

About Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11, and it is noticeably undersubscribed relative to its capacity. With 220 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 300, there is significant spare room. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools, indicating a higher-than-typical level of disadvantage in the intake. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 88 total applications for 45 places, with 47 first-preference applications and 41 first-preference offers made. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.96, meaning nearly two children applied for every available place. The school’s Church of England character and its location in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, likely contribute to its local appeal, though the data shows it is not a school that struggles to fill its classes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDuckamere, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk, IP8 4AH
HeadteacherDiane Turner
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils220
Free School Meals (FSM)18.2%
School Capacity220 / 300 (73% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomGymnasiumSports HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballDanceCricketNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingScience ClubArt ClubEco ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.