St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
70%
Capacity
181
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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 181 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Cobbold, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1488th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 24 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Back Hills, Nr Diss, Mid Suffolk, IP22 1DW |
| Headteacher | Mark Cobbold |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 259 (70% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1488th of 13,686
Nationally
137th of 1,612
In East of England
2nd of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
80%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
34
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Back Hills, Nr Diss
Mid Suffolk, IP22 1DW
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