Cockfield Church of England Primary School
65%
Capacity
72
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Cockfield Church of England Primary School
Cockfield Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 72 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Cockfield Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marc Gilbert, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
Cockfield Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 10 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
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 Cockfield Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Rounders, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Cockfield Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Babergh, IP30 0LA |
| Headteacher | Marc Gilbert |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 72 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.8% |
| School Capacity | 72 / 110 (65% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
14
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Bury St Edmunds
Babergh, IP30 0LA
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