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Combs Ford Primary School

Mid Suffolk, IP14 2PNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#11,241
of 13,686 nationally

About Combs Ford Primary School

Combs Ford Primary School sits within the Suffolk local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11 in Mid Suffolk. Among the 253 primary schools in the county, it ranks 162nd, placing it in the bottom half of Suffolk primaries. The top-performing peers in the area include Stratford St Mary Primary School, Somerleyton Primary School, and Wenhaston Primary School, all of which achieve notably higher ranking scores. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 69 applications for 30 places, with 27 of those coming as first preferences. This suggests that despite its middling local rank, Combs Ford remains a popular choice for families in the catchment. The school has a capacity of 420 and currently houses 337 pupils, so there is some room to grow. Its religious character is listed as not applicable, and it does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGlemsford Road, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 2PN
HeadteacherMatt Wesley
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils337
Free School Meals (FSM)23.1%
School Capacity337 / 420 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsLibraryArt StudiosSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballSwimmingNetballCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningChoirBook ClubArt ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Combs Ford Primary School

Combs Ford Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.