Hartest Church of England Primary School
39%
Capacity
41
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Hartest Church of England Primary School
Hartest Church of England 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 41 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (39% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Hartest Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Woolmer, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
Hartest Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 5 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hartest Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Athletics, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Film Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Hartest 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Row, Bury St Edmunds, Babergh, IP29 4DL |
| Headteacher | Amanda Woolmer |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 41 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.1% |
| School Capacity | 41 / 105 (39% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
11
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Row, Bury St Edmunds
Babergh, IP29 4DL
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