St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
65%
Capacity
68
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the East Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 68 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Edmund's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Patrick Kennedy, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13274th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 68th out of 72 in East Suffolk.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 12 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.6/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cricket, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Film Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Suffolk, St Edmund's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Mary's Street, Bungay, East Suffolk, NR35 1AY |
| Headteacher | Patrick Kennedy |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 68 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.2% |
| School Capacity | 68 / 105 (65% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (30%)
13274th of 13,686
Nationally
1536th of 1,612
In East of England
68th of 72
In East Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
30%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
21%
'23/24
30%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
17
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
12 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
St Mary's Street, Bungay
East Suffolk, NR35 1AY
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