Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

About Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 276 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Frolish, it falls under Suffolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11040th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 34 in Babergh.

Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 45 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.

Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 82% recommending the school (22 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Eco Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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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