Sebert Wood Community Primary School
91%
Capacity
381
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Sebert Wood Community Primary School
Sebert Wood Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 381 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sebert Wood Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Tottie, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8381st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 44 in West Suffolk.
Sebert Wood Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 37 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 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, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sebert Wood Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Netball, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Suffolk, Sebert Wood Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP32 7EG |
| Headteacher | James Tottie |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 381 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 381 / 420 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8381st of 13,686
Nationally
905th of 1,612
In East of England
26th of 44
In West Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
58%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds
West Suffolk, IP32 7EG
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