Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
81%
Capacity
170
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 170 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Dumolo, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7848th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 24 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Chess, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Corner, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 6PL |
| Headteacher | Laura Dumolo |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 170 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 170 / 210 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7848th of 13,686
Nationally
850th of 1,612
In East of England
21st of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
60%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Corner, Stowmarket
Mid Suffolk, IP14 6PL
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