Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
91%
Capacity
191
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Baker, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8458th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 34 in Babergh.
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Folly Road, Sudbury, Babergh, CO10 0RR |
| Headteacher | Sarah Baker |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.4% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 210 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8458th of 13,686
Nationally
919th of 1,612
In East of England
22nd of 34
In Babergh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
58%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Contact Information
Folly Road, Sudbury
Babergh, CO10 0RR
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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