St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
93%
Capacity
237
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 254 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Daniel Woodrow, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13323rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 34 in Babergh.
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 29 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 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, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Forest School, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Cross Country, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, St Gregory 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Sudbury, Babergh, CO10 2BJ |
| Headteacher | Daniel Woodrow |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.2% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 254 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (29%)
13323rd of 13,686
Nationally
1545th of 1,612
In East of England
34th of 34
In Babergh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
29%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
29%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Street, Sudbury
Babergh, CO10 2BJ
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