Fressingfield Church of England Primary School
69%
Capacity
96
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Fressingfield Church of England Primary School
Fressingfield 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 96 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Fressingfield Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Taylor, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8000th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
Fressingfield Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 10 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Fressingfield Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Netball, Football, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Science Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Fressingfield 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 | School Lane, Stradbroke Road, Eye, Mid Suffolk, IP21 5RU |
| Headteacher | Mark Taylor |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 96 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.4% |
| School Capacity | 96 / 140 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8000th of 13,686
Nationally
869th of 1,612
In East of England
24th of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
59%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed10
18
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Stradbroke Road, Eye
Mid Suffolk, IP21 5RU
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