St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
93%
Capacity
196
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Read, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 652nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 72 in East Suffolk.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
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, Woodbridge include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Film Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Suffolk, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge 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 | Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, East Suffolk, IP12 4JJ |
| Headteacher | Karen Read |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.2% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
652nd of 13,686
Nationally
65th of 1,612
In East of England
5th of 72
In East Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
86%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% 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, Woodbridge
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Contact Information
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge
East Suffolk, IP12 4JJ
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