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Sexton's Manor Primary School

West Suffolk, IP33 3HGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2018
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Sexton's Manor Primary School

If you're a parent considering Sexton's Manor Primary School, the parent feedback gathered by Ofsted between September 2024 and September 2025 is worth a close look. Only 27% of the 11 parents who responded would recommend the school to another family, with 73% saying they would not. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 41 applications for 20 places, which gives it an oversubscription ratio of 2.05. All 20 first-preference applicants were offered a place. The parent view responses reveal significant dissatisfaction in several areas: 64% strongly disagreed that their child is happy at the school, and 55% strongly disagreed that their child feels safe. On behaviour, 45% strongly disagreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 55% strongly disagreed that bullying is dealt with effectively. Communication also appears to be a concern, with 82% disagreeing that the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 64% strongly disagreeing that concerns are dealt with properly.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreene Road, Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP33 3HG
HeadteacherLorraine Ratcliffe
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils175
Free School Meals (FSM)23.9%
School Capacity175 / 210 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2018
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Jun 2018): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosGymnasiumLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sexton's Manor Primary School

Sexton's Manor 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.