Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
53%
Capacity
85
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 85 pupils on roll, operating at 53% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marc Gilbert, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6317th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 44 in West Suffolk.
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 9 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Art Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Suffolk, Great Whelnetham 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 | Stanningfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP30 0UA |
| Headteacher | Marc Gilbert |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 85 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.9% |
| School Capacity | 85 / 160 (53% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6317th of 13,686
Nationally
672nd of 1,612
In East of England
16th of 44
In West Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
64%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
18
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stanningfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds
West Suffolk, IP30 0UA
Stanningfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds
West Suffolk, IP30 0UA
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