Long Melford Church of England Primary School
104%
Capacity
219
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Long Melford Church of England Primary School
Long Melford Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 219 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Long Melford Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Woolmer, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7508th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 34 in Babergh.
Long Melford Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 22 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
Long Melford Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 5 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (55 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Long Melford Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Long Melford 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cordell Road, Sudbury, Babergh, CO10 9ED |
| Headteacher | Amanda Woolmer |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 219 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.0% |
| School Capacity | 219 / 210 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7508th of 13,686
Nationally
806th of 1,612
In East of England
20th of 34
In Babergh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
55 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Long Melford Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Cordell Road, Sudbury
Babergh, CO10 9ED
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