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St Christopher's CEVCP School

West Suffolk, IP28 8XQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
#4,290
of 13,686 nationally

About St Christopher's CEVCP School

St Christopher's CEVCP School is a Church of England primary in the West Suffolk area of Suffolk, serving 340 pupils aged 3 to 11. Within the local authority's primary school rankings, it sits at 48th out of 253 schools, placing it comfortably in the top quarter of Suffolk primaries. The top-performing peers in the same local authority include Stratford St Mary Primary School, Somerleyton Primary School, and Wenhaston Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, with 69 applications for 49 places and 35 first-preference offers, indicating strong local demand. Its Church of England character and nursery provision for three-year-olds add to its appeal for families seeking a faith-based start in a mixed, state-funded setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt Christopher's Cevcp School, Bellflower Crescent, Bellflower Crescent, Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP28 8XQ
HeadteacherChloe Brown
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils340
Free School Meals (FSM)17.6%
School Capacity340 / 390 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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2 Nov 2022
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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, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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St Christopher's CEVCP School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.