St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
68%
Capacity
142
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 142 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matt Vale-Smith, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11758th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 34 in Babergh.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 13 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 15 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 78% recommending the school (23 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh 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 | Stonehouse Road, Ipswich, Babergh, IP7 5BH |
| Headteacher | Matt Vale-Smith |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 142 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.9% |
| School Capacity | 142 / 210 (68% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 May 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 May 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11758th of 13,686
Nationally
1325th of 1,612
In East of England
27th of 34
In Babergh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
29%
'23/24
45%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
23 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
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Contact Information
Stonehouse Road, Ipswich
Babergh, IP7 5BH
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