Glemsford Primary Academy
94%
Capacity
244
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Glemsford Primary Academy
Glemsford Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 244 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 259 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Glemsford Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicolas George, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1049th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 34 in Babergh.
Glemsford Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 25 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Glemsford Primary Academy include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Glemsford Primary Academy 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lion Road, Sudbury, Babergh, CO10 7RF |
| Headteacher | Nicolas George |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 244 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.2% |
| School Capacity | 244 / 259 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1049th of 13,686
Nationally
102nd of 1,612
In East of England
3rd of 34
In Babergh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
83%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
28
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (89% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lion Road, Sudbury
Babergh, CO10 7RF
Journey to School
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