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Ringshall School

Mid Suffolk, IP14 2JDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#5,230
of 13,686 nationally

About Ringshall School

Ringshall School is a primary school in Mid Suffolk that clearly appeals to local families. In the most recent admissions round for the 2025/26 school year, the school received 22 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.57. All 14 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. The school does not publish a Parent View recommendation percentage in the data, so it is not possible to report on that specific metric. However, the fact that the school is oversubscribed and that all first-preference families secured a place indicates a healthy level of local demand. With a capacity of 210 and currently 117 pupils on roll, there is room for growth, and the school appears to be operating comfortably below its maximum intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOffton Road, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 2JD
HeadteacherJames Gough
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils117
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity117 / 210 (56% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Dec 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomSports HallForest SchoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

CricketAthleticsDanceTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Ringshall School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.