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Glemsford Primary Academy

Babergh, CO10 7RFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1049 of 13,686 nationally

About Glemsford Primary Academy

Glemsford Primary Academy stands out sharply against the Suffolk local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 58%, Glemsford’s figure is 83% — a full 25 percentage points higher. That places the school third out of 34 primary schools in Babergh, comfortably inside the top 10% nationally. Its reading average score of 107 and maths average of 105 both exceed the national benchmark of 100, and the proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading (43%) is notably strong. This is a school that consistently outperforms its local peers, and the data suggests academic expectations are set high from the start.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLion Road, Sudbury, Babergh, CO10 7RF
HeadteacherNicolas George
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils244
Free School Meals (FSM)20.2%
School Capacity244 / 259 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumMusic RoomsLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballCross CountryFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glemsford Primary Academy

Glemsford Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.