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Crawford's Church of England Primary School

Mid Suffolk, IP14 3QZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
27%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#13,400
of 13,686 nationally

About Crawford's Church of England Primary School

Crawford's Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Mid Suffolk area of Suffolk, serving 91 pupils aged 4 to 11. Within the local authority's 253 primary schools, it ranks 211th based on Key Stage 2 outcomes, placing it firmly in the bottom half of Suffolk primaries. For context, the top-performing local peers include Stratford St Mary Primary School, Somerleyton Primary School and Wenhaston Primary School, all of which score significantly higher on the same ranking metric. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 27 applications for 15 places and 17 first-preference requests, suggesting it holds strong appeal for local families despite its modest academic ranking. Headteacher Sarah Lankester leads a Church of England school that has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections, the latest in 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGreen Road, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 3QZ
HeadteacherSarah Lankester
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils91
Free School Meals (FSM)36.3%
School Capacity91 / 105 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingRoundersFootballDanceCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:10

Source: crawfordsprimaryschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crawford's Church of England Primary School

Crawford's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.