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Gislingham Church of England Primary School

Mid Suffolk, IP23 8HXPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1657 of 13,686 nationally

About Gislingham Church of England Primary School

Gislingham Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Suffolk village of Gislingham, part of the Mid Suffolk borough. Within the local authority, it ranks 3rd out of 39 primary schools, placing it comfortably in the top 25% nationally. Its closest-performing peers in the area are Stratford St Mary Primary School, Somerleyton Primary School, and Wenhaston Primary School, all of which score slightly higher on the same ranking metric. The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 23 applications for 18 places, with all 18 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This suggests strong local demand. The school is Church of England-affiliated and led by headteacher Richard Benstock. With 146 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, it is operating above its official capacity, which is unusual and may reflect recent expansion or high demand. Just 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBroadfields Road, Eye, Mid Suffolk, IP23 8HX
HeadteacherRichard Benstock
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils146
Free School Meals (FSM)11.0%
School Capacity146 / 105 (139% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallSports HallGymnasiumSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsCricketRoundersDanceSwimmingAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubChessCodingArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Gislingham 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.