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Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School

Mid Suffolk, IP14 6PLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#7,848
of 13,686 nationally

About Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School

Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School is a primary school in Mid Suffolk that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 41 applications for just 24 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. All 24 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, meaning that while the school is popular, those who put it as their top choice have a strong chance of getting in. The school has a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. With 170 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, there is some room for growth, and the school offers nursery provision for younger children. The headteacher is Laura Dumolo, and the school’s Church of England character is reflected in facilities like a chapel.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Corner, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 6PL
HeadteacherLaura Dumolo
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils170
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity170 / 210 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsArt StudiosSports HallForest SchoolGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCross CountryCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubChessChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:50-09:00

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.