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Grace Cook Primary School

Mid Suffolk, IP14 1GGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Grace Cook Primary School

Grace Cook Primary School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025, with inspectors awarding top marks in one area: its early years provision was judged Outstanding. That’s a strong signal for parents of younger children considering the school’s nursery provision, which caters for children from age two. Across the other four graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — the school scored Good across the board. The inspection was a full graded visit, so there’s no previous rating to compare against, but the consistency is clear. The school is small, with 182 pupils against a capacity of 270, and has a low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 7.2 per cent. Parent feedback from the Ofsted Parent View survey, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows 83 per cent of respondents would recommend the school, though the response rate of 47 parents should be kept in mind.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressFuller Way, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 1GG
HeadteacherLisa Mayes
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils182
Free School Meals (FSM)7.2%
School Capacity182 / 270 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 47 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomArt StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryTennisDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningFilm ClubScience ClubDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-Sensory

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grace Cook Primary School

Grace Cook 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.