Crawford's Church of England Primary School
87%
Capacity
91
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Crawford's Church of England Primary School
Crawford's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 91 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Crawford's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Lankester, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13400th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
Crawford's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 15 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Crawford's Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Football, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Crawford's 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 | Green Road, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 3QZ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Lankester |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 91 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.3% |
| School Capacity | 91 / 105 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (27%)
13400th of 13,686
Nationally
1556th of 1,612
In East of England
38th of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
27%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
27%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crawford's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Green Road, Stowmarket
Mid Suffolk, IP14 3QZ
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