Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School

About Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School

Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School is a small village primary that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 13 applications for just 9 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.44 applicants per spot. All nine first-preference families were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is healthy, those who put it top of their list have a strong chance. The school is a Church of England state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, with a current roll of 74 children against a capacity of 98, so there is some room to grow. Headteacher Emma Burgess leads a setting where 12.2% of pupils qualify for free school meals, slightly below the national average, and the school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, chapel, music rooms and an ICT suite.

Academically, the school holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023, with all key areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all graded Good. This is a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2009, but the school remains a solid performer. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Suffolk local authority average of 58%. Average scores in reading and maths both sat at 106, and 29% of pupils achieved the higher standard in maths and reading, though writing at the higher level was just 7%. The school ranks 16th out of 34 primary schools in the Babergh area on the expected standard metric.

For families considering this school, the setting offers a strong range of extracurricular activities including football, cricket, netball, cross country, drama, choir and a science club. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, physical disability and other difficulties. The school has a gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields and an outdoor playground, and its Christian character is reflected in the on-site chapel. While it does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, it is a straightforward primary option for parents in the Hintlesham and Chattisham area who want a Good-rated school with a community feel and a Forest School programme. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Copdock Primary School, 3.1 kilometres away, which may be worth a look for families who want to compare options.

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