Grundisburgh Primary School
85%
Capacity
167
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Grundisburgh Primary School
Grundisburgh Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 167 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 196 places).
Ofsted has rated Grundisburgh Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adam Wilson, 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 959th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 72 in East Suffolk.
Grundisburgh Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 21 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Grundisburgh Primary School include Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Suffolk, Grundisburgh 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Alice Driver Road, Woodbridge, East Suffolk, IP13 6XH |
| Headteacher | Adam Wilson |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 167 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.6% |
| School Capacity | 167 / 196 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
959th of 13,686
Nationally
93rd of 1,612
In East of England
7th of 72
In East Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
30
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Alice Driver Road, Woodbridge
East Suffolk, IP13 6XH
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