Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
97%
Capacity
340
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 340 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 350 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lora Cann, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4229th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 72 in East Suffolk.
Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 28 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 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 Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Suffolk, Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, East Suffolk, IP13 9EP |
| Headteacher | Lora Cann |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 340 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.5% |
| School Capacity | 340 / 350 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4229th of 13,686
Nationally
441st of 1,612
In East of England
17th of 72
In East Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
70%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
37
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge
East Suffolk, IP13 9EP
College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge
East Suffolk, IP13 9EP
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