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Rendlesham Primary School

East Suffolk, IP12 2GFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
39%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#12,639
of 13,686 nationally

About Rendlesham Primary School

Rendlesham Primary School sits within the Suffolk local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11. In the East Suffolk area, it ranks 61st out of 72 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half of its immediate local peers. The top-performing schools nearby include Stratford St Mary Primary School, Somerleyton Primary School, and Wenhaston Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Across the wider Suffolk LA, Rendlesham ranks 190th out of 253 primary schools, which puts it in the lower tier of the county. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 39 applications for 31 places and all first-preference applicants receiving an offer, suggesting steady local demand. With a capacity of 315 and 291 pupils on roll, it is not at full capacity, and 7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSycamore Drive, Woodbridge, East Suffolk, IP12 2GF
HeadteacherHannah Woodruffe
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils291
Free School Meals (FSM)7.6%
School Capacity291 / 315 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (30 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomForest SchoolArt StudiosPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingCricketDanceNetballCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaFilm ClubCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: rendleshamprimaryschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Rendlesham 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.