Elmsett Church of England Primary School
63%
Capacity
57
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Elmsett Church of England Primary School
Elmsett 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 57 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Elmsett Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leigh Hilton, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
Elmsett Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 4 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
Elmsett Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 69% recommending the school (16 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Hearing Impairment, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Elmsett Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Elmsett 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 | The Street, Ipswich, Babergh, IP7 6PA |
| Headteacher | Leigh Hilton |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 57 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.1% |
| School Capacity | 57 / 91 (63% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
16 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
14
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Street, Ipswich
Babergh, IP7 6PA
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