Dennington Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
72
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Dennington Church of England Primary School
Dennington Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 72 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 77 places).
Ofsted has rated Dennington Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Parslow-Williams, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10655th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 72 in East Suffolk.
Dennington Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 11 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Dennington Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Tennis, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Drama, Film Club and 1 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 East Suffolk, Dennington 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 | Laxfield Road, Woodbridge, East Suffolk, IP13 8AE |
| Headteacher | Paul Parslow-Williams |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 72 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.8% |
| School Capacity | 72 / 77 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10655th of 13,686
Nationally
1179th of 1,612
In East of England
53rd of 72
In East Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
50%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dennington Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Laxfield Road, Woodbridge
East Suffolk, IP13 8AE
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