Claydon Primary School
97%
Capacity
503
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Claydon Primary School
Claydon Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 503 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 521 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Claydon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Donna O'Connor, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6878th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
Claydon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 70 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Claydon Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Athletics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Claydon 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lancaster Way, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk, IP6 0DX |
| Headteacher | Donna O'Connor |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 503 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.0% |
| School Capacity | 503 / 521 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6878th of 13,686
Nationally
743rd of 1,612
In East of England
17th of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed70
97
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lancaster Way, Ipswich
Mid Suffolk, IP6 0DX
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