Ixworth Church of England Primary School
64%
Capacity
152
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Ixworth Church of England Primary School
Ixworth Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 152 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ixworth Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Bird, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10205th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 44 in West Suffolk.
Ixworth Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 23 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ixworth Church of England Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Tennis, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Eco Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Suffolk, Ixworth 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Crown Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP31 2EL |
| Headteacher | Marie Bird |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 152 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.4% |
| School Capacity | 152 / 236 (64% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10205th of 13,686
Nationally
1130th of 1,612
In East of England
33rd of 44
In West Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
52%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crown Lane, Bury St. Edmunds
West Suffolk, IP31 2EL
Crown Lane, Bury St. Edmunds
West Suffolk, IP31 2EL
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