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Hardwick Primary School

Hardwick Primary School

West Suffolk, IP33 2PWPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

81%

Capacity

206

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About Hardwick Primary School

Hardwick Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 255 places).

Ofsted has rated Hardwick Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hayley Clarke, it falls under Suffolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10080th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 44 in West Suffolk.

Hardwick Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 29 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 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 Hardwick Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Rounders, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Drama, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in West Suffolk, Hardwick 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSteward Road, Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP33 2PW
HeadteacherHayley Clarke
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)25.2%
School Capacity206 / 255 (81% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)

10080th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 74%

1117th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 69%

32nd of 44

In West Suffolk

Top 73%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

53%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:75%
Higher:18%
Writing
Expected:68%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 99
Expected:55%
Higher:0%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +12%

'22/23

41%

'23/24

53%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomLibrarySports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryDanceRoundersAthleticsFootballTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubDramaScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

29

Applications

44

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

29 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hardwick Primary School

Hardwick 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.

Contact Information

01284755424www.hardwickprimaryschool.co.uk/

Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds

West Suffolk, IP33 2PW

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Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds

West Suffolk, IP33 2PW

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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