Gislingham Church of England Primary School
139%
Capacity
146
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Gislingham Church of England Primary School
Gislingham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 146 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (139% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Gislingham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Benstock, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1657th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
Gislingham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 18 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gislingham Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Rounders, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Gislingham 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Broadfields Road, Eye, Mid Suffolk, IP23 8HX |
| Headteacher | Richard Benstock |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 146 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 146 / 105 (139% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1657th of 13,686
Nationally
157th of 1,612
In East of England
3rd of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
79%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
23
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (78% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Broadfields Road, Eye
Mid Suffolk, IP23 8HX
Journey to School
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